Hello and welcome to the 2016-2017 school year at Campbell High. This is going to be great year…and a very interesting one, especially from a US and World History perspective. So much is happening in our country and around the world…and we’ll be talking about all of it. Hold on…it’s going to be a wild ride.
Make sure to check back often. All of the information you will need for this semester can be found right here on this blog.
See you in class.
Coach Searcy
We are not too far from the home stretch on the Fall Semester. It’s hard to believe we’re already into November. Both the US History and World History classes have found their way into the 20th century. We’ll be looking at everything from the British Industrial Revolution to the Roaring 20’s, the Great Depression, the events leading to and World War I, and so much more.
Make sure to check your class page for presentations, notes, assignments, etc…
Now, one thing we always talk about in class is perspective. It’s so important to get an understanding of what and/or whose perspective historical information is coming from and how the perspective could impact the information being delivered. Also, as I challenged the U.S. History classes today, have Intellectual Courage with regards to all that we will be learning about the 20th century. The one constant theme throughout the 20th century in America has been closed mindedness and narrow points of view. In order to learn, we must open a place in our kind for new information and have the courage to allow it in. New information may do nothing to our point of view or change our minds in the slightest. But, there’s always the chance that new information we allow could change in our lives in so many ways…forcing us to perhaps change a long-held view or at least accept another perspective.
I challenge you, students of today, to have intellectual courage and look at things from all perspectives. And perhaps your actions will rub off on some older folks and prompt them to do the same.
See you in class!
Mr. S
Hello, all! I know you are ready for Fall Break coming next week, 9/21-9/25. I hope you have a fun and safe week off!!
This week the US history classes finish up Unit 3 – Creating a Nation and the World History class wraps up Unit 2 – New Nations Emerge. make sure to check out your class page for important resources and information. Cool things are happening all over.
Lastly, don’t forget that Thursday, September 17 is U.S. Constitution Day. For more information about Constitution Day, visit ConstitutionDay.com.
Have a great week and break. And remember: Whatever you’re looking for, you’ll find. Think about it.
Keep it real!
Mr. S
Hello, Spartans! I hope the new school year is treating you well. Here’s what’s on tap for the next two weeks:
We are knee-deep in Revolution & Independence!! We will be talking about the foundations of our great country – the American Revolution, the Declaration of Independence, and the U.S. Constitution!
We are and will be hanging out far from our U.S. borders over the next few weeks as we look at the growth of civilizations in ancient Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq, Kuwait, and parts of Iran, Syria, and Turkey), China, India, Greece, Italy, as well as the Middle East, Africa, and and the rest of the Mediterranean. It will be a whirlwind tour! So buckle up and get ready!
Make sure to check out your class page often as I will be adding materials and resources all of the time. Additionally, make sure to look at the RESOURCES page for added bonus items and tools to fill your toolbox.
Remember, knowledge alone is not power. The USE of knowledge is power. Knowledge by itself is like the sharpest ax in the world. It is absolutely useless until you swing it. It’s like stored up power that simply sits there until the switch is turned on. Get the point? Acquiring knowledge is only ONE part of the equation. Using it is the other. Have a great one!
Coach
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