Here’s the master presentation for the Civil War unit.  If you missed a day (or more) of notes, you’ll find them here.

Two warnings:

1. It’s a very large file (nearly 14 megabytes). This will take a long time on dial-up.
2. It’s a very long presentation (125 slides). If you print it, it’ll be 125 pages.

Civil War presentation (PDF, 13.9 mb)

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Here’s an opportunity for up to ten bonus points: Memorize the Gettysburg Address and present it to the class on Friday, June 4.

Below you’ll find a copy of the speech, plus an MP3 of Johnny Cash performing this significant — yet surprisingly brief — public address.

Gettysburg Address assignment (PDF, 17 KB)
Johnny Cash - Gettysburg Address (MP3, 2.5 MB)

Here is the link to Slate’s article that spells out the scenarios of ending America.  It’s a good launching point for choosing your topic of study.

Also, here’s a powerful slideshow that shows how nature reclaims man-made structures, as well as another that explores the “beautiful ruins of Detroit“.

Have fun, but don’t forget: this research project is to be based in geographically-based research methodology.  How do people and the places they inhabit rely on each other?

Don’t just tell me what would happen — tell me why it would happen.

Begin the simulation

Choose your own path westward as you try to find the mother lode and retire a millionaire.

Play the game at least five times to reach different outcomes, opt for each method of travel, and find a way to make a living in California.

The simulation should take you 50-60 minutes. Read the entire page. Don’t just scroll and click, or you won’t find the million.