The Liberty Bell

Enough said.

Signer's Hall

I love this place. It is ridiculously overhelming and I love it! I mean where else can one see life size statues of everyone who signed the Constitution?

S

More of Ben's Compound

Ben's Compound

Ben Franklin's estate has been beautifully kept. (Well except for the house his relatives tore down!) You will have to use your imagination a little but overall, this is a magnificent museum! One of my fave spots in Philly!

Story Teller at Ben's House

In Philly, they have storytellers all over the city. We really enjoyed listening to them. Here is one example!

Ben Franklin's Grave

Ben Franklin's Grave marker

Ben wrote this when he was a young man. It wasn't intended to be used, however, it is!

Marie Antoinette

Interesting picture of the Queen!

First Congressional Building

Little lengthy but very cool!

Independence Hall

More of the same good stuff!

Independence Hall

Independence Hall

Very informative ranger. I enjoyed listening to him.

Getting back into it!

Ok,so I am going to make an effort to stay current with my blog. I am going to start posting the many awesome flip videos I took (well really the girls!) over the summer. Enjoy and please feel free to comment.



This guy is the greatest park ranger in Philly.

WWII interview

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bEYw78837I

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tknF8Sbktho

Enjoy this interview from Amanda. Fantastic job.

Mrs. S-H

Screencast for survey

http://www.screencast.com/t/YzA1ODAyY

Please view the screencast for information on the Great Depression Survery. You will find the actual survey link in EdMastery.

You may also access the survey by copying an pasting the link below.

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=4h_2bBLE0AknoLaRwDCSbK_2fw_3d_3d

GD project

Students,
And yet another home run!!

Mrs. S-H

Project

Students,
Another fantastic display!

Mrs. S-H

Great Depression project

Students,
Another fantastic project! This student included some personal information about her Grandmother.

Enjoy!
Mrs. S-H

Great Depression MixBook

Students I wanted to share with you an example of a fantastic project!


Enjoy,

Ms. Skinner-Hinton

Welcome to my American History Blog

Students and Parents,
I have created this blog in hopes of keeping us all informed and connected. On this site you will find daily class topics, homework information, and other tools that will help you be successful learners in my class.

Regards,
Mrs. Skinner-Hinton