Soon our Junior Class will begin studying World War I. Below is a panoramic picture of the World War I exhibit of the Air and Space Museum at Dayton, Ohio. Go to the website to learn more about aerial warfare in World War I!
Early Years Gallery - WW I. in USA
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Summation of the Civil Rights Movement
Hello Students,
Right now we are watching Prom Night in Mississippi which is about Charleston High School. This school, until 2008, still had parent sponsored segregated proms! We are nearing our prom season and would like you to take a moment and think about what a segregated prom today would mean for you. How would this make our life different in ways other than merely being separated? All of this, remember is due to the "with all deliberate speed" clause of the Brown v. Board of Education decision. That allowed states, schools, and other public entities to take their time implementing integration.
Remember that as we approach prom, we should be thankful we have overcome bigotry and hate. Think about how much further we will be able to go as we progress in our society. As always with any prom season, be safe, do not drink and drive, and have fun!
Finally, take a few moments to remember the miners of West Virginia.
Catch you next week!
Right now we are watching Prom Night in Mississippi which is about Charleston High School. This school, until 2008, still had parent sponsored segregated proms! We are nearing our prom season and would like you to take a moment and think about what a segregated prom today would mean for you. How would this make our life different in ways other than merely being separated? All of this, remember is due to the "with all deliberate speed" clause of the Brown v. Board of Education decision. That allowed states, schools, and other public entities to take their time implementing integration.
Remember that as we approach prom, we should be thankful we have overcome bigotry and hate. Think about how much further we will be able to go as we progress in our society. As always with any prom season, be safe, do not drink and drive, and have fun!
Finally, take a few moments to remember the miners of West Virginia.
Catch you next week!
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Welcome Students of the New Semester!
Hello students! I want to welcome you to the new semester at Collins Career Center. I am really excited that you are in my class and are ready to learn more about the world we live in! During this year we will learn about various historical time periods, current events, how to become better writers and a lot about being good citizens.
If you have any questions for me be sure to ask. Try your best and I assure you, you will be successful in my class!
If you have any questions for me be sure to ask. Try your best and I assure you, you will be successful in my class!
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Hey students! Mr. Crawford is here with an update! I have just come back from my first trip to DC. I cannot wait to let you know all about this trip and all the things that I learned while I was there. Pictured here is the Thomas Jefferson Memorial. Inside is a 19 foot tall statue of Thomas Jefferson. We saw several monuments and had a really good time.I am planning on making an entire unit out of this trip to Washington, DC. I hope that all of you that are returning to my class in the fall will enjoy it and will learn a lot from it.
Enjoy your summer!
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Congratulations!
Congratulations Seniors! As you embark on your new life after graduation remember to stay in pursuit of your dreams. Always try to keep learning new things, bettering yourselves, and maintaining a good life. I am proud of each of you!
Monday, April 13, 2009
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
A Georgian Church Ruins
Georgian Church in Turkey
This ancient site is located just outside of Georgia and is a great example of teh culture and heritage of the people and history of the country.
The Treaty of Versailles
The Treaty of Versailles which ended World War I was full of problems. It was very ineffective as a peace treaty in that it was one of the primary reasons for World War II to start.
First, it called for Germany to take full blame for the outbreak of the first World War. Secondly, it took important and vital areas of land away from Germany. Finally, and most importantly, it demanded extreme payments of war reparations to the victor nations. It is little wonder then that Germany was unable to recover from the First World War. The Weimar Republic (the country established in Germany after the First World War) would collapse very soon after it was created.
These conditions would allow for the rise of Adolph Hitler. He would find the country very willing to accept a charismatic leader promising to right the wrongs of the Treaty of Versailles and return Germany to its former greatness.
First, it called for Germany to take full blame for the outbreak of the first World War. Secondly, it took important and vital areas of land away from Germany. Finally, and most importantly, it demanded extreme payments of war reparations to the victor nations. It is little wonder then that Germany was unable to recover from the First World War. The Weimar Republic (the country established in Germany after the First World War) would collapse very soon after it was created.
These conditions would allow for the rise of Adolph Hitler. He would find the country very willing to accept a charismatic leader promising to right the wrongs of the Treaty of Versailles and return Germany to its former greatness.
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