The second year of Mr. Cramer's US History research projects is now in full swing. Students submitted their initial research proposals and there are some AMAZING topic ideas. We are so impressed with so many of the students' creativity and insight. Personally, I am really excited to help the girls find sources for their research. It's one of the best things about my job. I get to learn right along with our students!
The basic idea is this: Choose a topic of some personal interest and find a thematic link between early American history (pre-Civil War) and modern American history. Research the ways in which the topic/theme/idea is evident in American life/culture/society across time. How are two or more events linked? How did a concept evolve over time? Etc. and so on.
Some FABULOUS topic ideas include:
Spanish vaqueros, early American cowboys and modern cowboy culture
political mockery and political cartoons during two American presidencies
public punishment and humiliation, our fascination with criminals and law enforcement
women's roles in military operations
women's changing roles in the field of medicine
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder among veterans of American wars
the slow advance of the acceptable age for marriage
the practicality vs. pageantry of military uniforms
the Industrial Revolution and its impact on cosmetics and beauty
photography's ability to reveal suffering and hardship
the power of literature to create social change
Aren't these fantastic? These are just a few of the inspiring ideas our juniors have decided to explore. Stay tuned for updates on their progress.
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| The Whiskey Rebellion Unknown, attributed to Frederick Kemmelmeyer circa 1795 |
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