Tag Archives: Nationalism

2022 Vol 6: Carolina Cuisine: History and Science of Food

Influences On the Creation of American Government and Culture? – 1630-1789

Brad Baker, United States History, Hough High School

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Synopsis: Unit topic will cover the development of the United States government with the emphasis on the focus of democratic ideals of the citizens of the United States. We will focus on the development of the “United States” as a country, through the lives the colonists endured from the development of the British colonies through the American Revolution. My unit will trace the steps of what influenced the creation of American culture, government, and daily life. From the establishment of colonies to the failures of the Articles of Confederation to the writing of the Constitution and beyond.

A part of my unit will focus on what colonial life was like. We will look and investigate the impact of religion, trade, cultural influences, politics, and daily life of the colonists. More importantly, we will focus on the diet of the average American colonist. We tend to overlook some characteristics of Colonial America that led to their survival. Their inability to farm effectively, grow food, or manufacture a clean water supply led them to stealing and manipulating Native Americans for food and supplies and ultimately almost led to their downfall. The lack of food almost led to the United States not existing! That may be a bold statement, but it definitely had a big impact on the colony’s development. As Colonial America progressed via Native American teachings of farming, food development, and weather patterns, the Colonists were able to survive and maintain development of more successful colonies. We will look at specific food that was grown in the colonies, what influenced them to grow particular foods, and how that impacted the culture of becoming ‘America’. My goal is to make students realize how much of the ‘American’ culture and government are actually highly influenced by other countries, cultures, etc.

The unit will focus on the development and change over time of the influences of colonial life as well as the developments of political democracy in America. Another focus of this time period and my unit will be discussing if democracy of today is what the Founding Fathers had in mind for America when it was developed, and if not, what is it? The unit will also focus on how democracy was developed and what influenced the creation of democracy in the United States.

The unit will focus on the purpose of a democratic government: protecting rights, promoting rule of law, preparing for common defense, providing public services, and supporting the economic system. Students will be responsible for debating whether these four purposes of a democratic government are true, if changes need to be made, and what is working versus what is not working for our country.

2020 Curriculum Units Vol 4: WWI and the Shaping of the Twentieth Century

But Was the Book Better? Analyzing Film and Literature

Deena Aglialoro, English, Olympic High

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2019 Curriculum Units Vol 6: Africa: Beneath the Headlines

Examining National Identity and Relationships through Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Adichie

Katie Willett, History, Independence High

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2018 Curriculum Units Vol 5: Exploring American Sacred Values

What Does It Mean To Be American: Who Are We and What Does It Mean To Be One of Us?

Ryan Steele, American History, Mallard Creek High School

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2017 Curriculum Units Vol 7: The Rise (and Fall) of Democracies around the World

Is Democracy Still Alive in the United States?

Brad Baker , U.S. History, W.A. Hough HS

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2017 Curriculum Units Vol 8: From Self to Students: Canvassing Art to Explore Identity

Discovering Identities Through Musical Performance

Nicholas Gattis, Band, Carmel MS

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2015 Vol 5: Peace Education: Psychological Factors that Endorse War

Promoting Peace After The Great War: A Look at Peace Efforts During the 1920’s in America

Angela Bates, History, CATO Middle College, High School

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2015 Vol 2: What Makes a Nation?

Neoclassicism: A Lens for the Interpretation and Creation of Nationalistic Architecture and the Built Environment

Robert Pinkston, Interior Design, William Amos Hough High School

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2015 Vol 2: What Makes a Nation?

It Takes a Nation: Forming and Informing School Identity through Media

Michele Lemere, English, Garinger High School

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2015 Vol 2: What Makes a Nation?

Identifying the “Other”: Exploration of Ethics and the Other with Case Studies from South Africa and Yugoslavia

Katie M. Willett, English, Independence High School

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2015 Vol 2: What Makes a Nation?

Our Stories, Values and Traditions: Tall Tales and the Thanksgiving Story

Heather Simpson, Grades 1-3, Chantilly Montessori

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2015 Vol 2: What Makes a Nation?

How Have Culture and Religion shaped Italy as a Nation?

Bridget M. Robinson, History, William Amos Hough High School

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2015 Vol 2: What Makes a Nation?

The Legacies of the League of Nations

Annie Calloway, Literacy, Olde Providence Elementary School

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2014 Curriculum Units Vol 8: Heroes, Rebels and Rock Stars: Cultural Icons in Modern Europe

Nationalism and Music: How Opera Sings the Identity of Nations

Kathryn Heinen, Vocal Music, East Mecklenburg High School

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2014 Curriculum Units Vol 2: The Global Energy Challenge

The Quest for an Everlasting Fountain of Energy: An Analysis from the Conception of the Industrial Revolution To Sustaining the Future World

Rachel Varghese, World History, David W. Butler High School

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