What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly:
it is dearness only that gives every thing its value.

                         - Thomas Paine

June 8, 2010

Reconstruction

Filed under: Archive: 2009-10 — Mr. Tripodi @ 6:52 am

June 7, 2010

The Civil War in 4:23

Filed under: Archive: 2009-10 — Mr. Tripodi @ 12:05 am

June 6, 2010

Class documents: Civil War notes

Filed under: Archive: 2009-10 — Mr. Tripodi @ 12:04 am

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)

June 5, 2010

Sherman’s march to the sea

Filed under: Archive: 2009-10 — Mr. Tripodi @ 9:56 pm

June 4, 2010

BP oil spill live stream

Filed under: Archive: 2009-10 — Mr. Tripodi @ 5:23 am

Broadcasting Live with Ustream.TV

June 2, 2010

Extra credit assignment: Gettysburg Address

Filed under: Archive: 2009-10 — Mr. Tripodi @ 8:33 pm

cash1.jpgHere’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)