Artifact 1 The American Dream Travel Co.
Reflection
Artifact 2 A Map of the railtrip
Travel Co. on Prezi
1. a) Which main topic does the artifact relate to? In what ways?
Invention, Ingenuity, Entrepreneurs
Invention, Ingenuity, Entrepreneurs
b) Which other main topics does it also relate to?
Human Movement and Migration
2. Why did you choose this artifact, and how much time did you spend creating and/or processing it?
I spend 8 hours doing it and I choose Texas because it is the first place that I saw in the map.
3. What insights and understanding have you gained from the creation and/or processing of this artifact?
Texas's cities and some of their hotels.
4. Does this artifact reflect your best work and/or ideas? Why, or why not?
Not really. Although me and Angela spend a lot of time but I am too tired to concentrate.
Not really. Although me and Angela spend a lot of time but I am too tired to concentrate.
5. Rate this artifact on a scale of -5 to 5(0 is neutral) for the following 4 criterion:
a) Impact on the quality of your Portfolio
2
2
b) Impact on your level of happiness/enjoyment
-4
c) Impact on your learning
2
d) Level of creativity and originality
1
6. Any additional comments.
A: None
Artifact 2 A Map of the railtrip
Reflection
1. a) Which main topic does the artifact relate to? In what ways?
Evolution
b) Which other main topics does it also relate to?
Building the Modern Economy
2. Why did you choose this artifact, and how much time did you spend creating and/or processing it?
The teacher choose this. I spend 20 minute doing this.
3. What insights and understanding have you gained from the creation and/or processing of this artifact?
none
4. Does this artifact reflect your best work and/or ideas? Why, or why not?
No because I don't have enough time to do it perfect.
5. Rate this artifact on a scale of -5 to 5(0 is neutral) for the following 4 criterion:
a) Impact on the quality of your Portfolio
0
b) Impact on your level of happiness/enjoyment
-5
c) Impact on your learning
-5
d) Level of creativity and originality
-5
6. Any additional comments.
A: None
Artifact 3 Google Earth Tour- Mapping Lewis and Clark's Expedition
Reflection
1. a) Which main topic does the artifact relate to? In what ways?
The Notion of the Frontier
The Notion of the Frontier
b) Which other main topics does it also relate to?
Human Movement and Migration
2. Why did you choose this artifact, and how much time did you spend creating and/or processing it?
Teacher choose the artifact and I spend 3 hours doing it.3. What insights and understanding have you gained from the creation and/or processing of this artifact?
Teacher choose the artifact and I spend 3 hours doing it.3. What insights and understanding have you gained from the creation and/or processing of this artifact?
none
4. Does this artifact reflect your best work and/or ideas? Why, or why not?
No, because I have no time to gain more information about it.5. Rate this artifact on a scale of -5 to 5(0 is neutral) for the following 4 criterion:
a) Impact on the quality of your Portfolio
1
b) Impact on your level of happiness/enjoyment
-5
c) Impact on your learning
0
d) Level of creativity and originality
-3
6. Any additional comments.
A: None
Artifact 4 Gapminder Analysis
Population Total vs. Income per Person
The population in United States in 1800 was 8,483,758 and the Income per Person in United States in 1800 was 1,913. The population in United States in 1900 was 76,391,000 and the Income per Person in United States in 1900 was 6,624. There was a steady increase in population from 1800 to 1878 but then, the population remained steady from 1878 to 1880. So from 1881 to 1900, the population increased steadily. The income per person increased steadily from 1800 to 1880 but increased very slowly from 1880 to 1898. There was a big increase from 1898 to 1900.
Life Expectancy vs. Children per Woman
In 1800, the number of Children per women was 7.03 and Life Expectancy was 39. The number of Life Expectancy was 3.853 in 1900, and the number of Children per Woman was 49. From 1800 to 1880, the number of Life Expectancy remain steadily but from 1880 to 1899, it goes from 39 to 49. Children per Woman decrease all 19th century.
Reflection
1. a) Which main topic does the artifact relate to? In what ways?
Invention, Ingenuity, Entrepreneurs
b) Which other main topics does it also relate to?
Building the Modern Economy ; Urbanization : Construction of the Modern City
Building the Modern Economy ; Urbanization : Construction of the Modern City
2. Why did you choose this artifact, and how much time did you spend creating and/or processing it?
In gapminder, to find a gapminder that includue 1800~1900 and U.S. is very hard. So what I did is what I can find. I spend 2 days doing it.
In gapminder, to find a gapminder that includue 1800~1900 and U.S. is very hard. So what I did is what I can find. I spend 2 days doing it.
3. What insights and understanding have you gained from the creation and/or processing of this artifact?
I learn many things and changes in 19th cnetury.
I learn many things and changes in 19th cnetury.
4. Does this artifact reflect your best work and/or ideas? Why, or why not?
No, I think the explanation I wrote are very simple, not special at all.
5. Rate this artifact on a scale of -5 to 5(0 is neutral) for the following 4 criterion:
a) Impact on the quality of your Portfolio
1
1
b) Impact on your level of happiness/enjoyment
-2 Finding the gapminder that can fill the topic is very hard. c) Impact on your learning
2 If I havee to describe the gapminder, I have to read it first and know it first so I have learn the gapminder that I have do.
2 If I havee to describe the gapminder, I have to read it first and know it first so I have learn the gapminder that I have do.
d) Level of creativity and originality
-5 This is not creative at all
6. Any additional comments.
A: None
Artifact 5 Primary Source Evaluation
The Death Of Billy The Kid, 1881
Origins, Purpose, Values, Limitations
Origin:
• Who created it?
Pat Garrett
• Who is the author?
Pat Garrett
• When was it created?
1882
• When was it published?
1882
• Where was it published?
America
• Who is publishing it?
The Floating Pres
• Is there anything we know about the author that is pertinent to our evaluation?
Pat Garrett was the Sheriff of Lincoln County in 1880.
Purpose:
• Why does this document exist?
Pat Garrett wrote this book in 1882..
• Why did the author create this piece of work? What is the intent?
Pat Garrett wrote this to tell the story of how he killed Billy the Kid.
• Why did the author choose this particular format?
Books were the main source of popular entertainment.
• Who is the intended audience? Who was the author thinking would receive this?
Regular people.
• What does the document “say”?
Document is Pat Garrett’s version of Billy the Kid.
• Can it tell you more than are on the surface?
No, its message is obvious.
Value:
• What can we tell about the author from the piece?
The author is a lawman who is very hard working and determent.
• What can we tell about the time period from the piece?
The time period is the wild west.
• Under what circumstances was the piece created and how does the piece reflect those circumstances?
The piece was created right after the death of Billy the Kid.
• What can we tell about any controversies from the piece?
No controversies.
• Does the author represent a particular ‘side’ of a controversy or event?
No.
• What can we tell about the author’s perspectives from the piece?
The author believed that Billy the Kid was a dangerous outlaw.
• What was going on in history at the time the piece was created and how does this piece accurately reflect it?
This period was the wild west, which is filled with stories of outlaws and lawman.
Limitation:
• What part of the story can we NOT tell from this document?
We don’t know what the public’s opinions of Billy the Kid and we don’t know Billy the Kid side of the story.
• How could we verify the content of the piece?
We would have to check other primary sources or secondary sources written by historians.
• Does this piece inaccurately reflect anything about the time period?
No
• What does the author leave out and why does he/she leave it out (if you know)?
I don’t know
• What is purposely not addressed?
Everything is addressed.
Artifact 6 Idea Page (Civil War)
civil war Battleground
Reflection
1. a) Which main topic does the artifact relate to? In what ways?
Communication and Transportation Revolution
b) Which other main topics does it also relate to?
Invention
2. Why did you choose this artifact, and how much time did you spend creating and/or processing it?
I choose this artifact because I saw " died" in the topic and I spend 1 hour doing it.
3. What insights and understanding have you gained from the creation and/or processing of this artifact?
I know the basic idea about this story
4. Does this artifact reflect your best work and/or ideas? Why, or why not?
Yes. I read he story carefully on this one.
5. Rate this artifact on a scale of -5 to 5(0 is neutral) for the following 4 criterion:
a) Impact on the quality of your Portfolio
1
b) Impact on your level of happiness/enjoyment
0
c) Impact on your learning
2
d) Level of creativity and originality
-2
6. Any additional comments.
A: None
Artifact 6 Idea Page (Civil War)
Reflection
1. a) Which main topic does the artifact relate to? In what ways?
Human Health
b) Which other main topics does it also relate to?
Nationalism and Liberalism
2. Why did you choose this artifact, and how much time did you spend creating and/or processing it?
I choose this one to be my Idea page because it is the only one I could find. I spend a 50 mintues to do it
3. What insights and understanding have you gained from the creation and/or processing of this artifact?
Civil War4. Does this artifact reflect your best work and/or ideas? Why, or why not?
No.
5. Rate this artifact on a scale of -5 to 5(0 is neutral) for the following 4 criterion:
a) Impact on the quality of your Portfolio
1
b) Impact on your level of happiness/enjoyment
-2
c) Impact on your learning
1
d) Level of creativity and originality
-3
6. Any additional comments.
A: None
Artifact 7 Google Sketch-up recreation of a civil war Battleground
Reflection
1. a) Which main topic does the artifact relate to? In what ways?
Race Relations
b) Which other main topics does it also relate to?
Human Expression
2. Why did you choose this artifact, and how much time did you spend creating and/or processing it?
Teacher choose this Artifact and I spend 5 hours doing it.
3. What insights and understanding have you gained from the creation and/or processing of this artifact?
How to use Goggle Sketch
4. Does this artifact reflect your best work and/or ideas? Why, or why not?
Yes! I spend whole night, not doing other homeworks or study for final JUST TO DO THIS! So I think I show my best work.
5. Rate this artifact on a scale of -5 to 5(0 is neutral) for the following 4 criterion:
a) Impact on the quality of your Portfolio
2
b) Impact on your level of happiness/enjoyment
-5
c) Impact on your learning
-3
d) Level of creativity and originality
4
6. Any additional comments.
A: None
Artifact 8 Student Free Choice
"Poem"
Settler Point of view
Barbarians get most of the lands.
We fight, we rob, we wants the lands.
we have the weapons
we have the true power.
Don't even think about fighting
Don't even try to rebel
We want the lands
We will get the lands.
Indian's point of view
They are obnoxious
They are greedy
They suck our blood
They ruin our home
we want to fight
but we are weak
we don't want to give away our land
but we have to
The are full of selfish
We can only bear and continue down the trail of tears.
Reflection
1. a) Which main topic does the artifact relate to? In what ways?
Human Movement and Migration
Human Movement and Migration
b) Which other main topics does it also relate to?
The Notion of the Frontier
2. Why did you choose this artifact, and how much time did you spend creating and/or processing it?
This is the first time I made a poem so I want to show it to everyone. I spend 30 mintues writing it.
3. What insights and understanding have you gained from the creation and/or processing of this artifact?
Different motion between Indians and Americans.
4. Does this artifact reflect your best work and/or ideas? Why, or why not?
yes. I try my best to make this poem
5. Rate this artifact on a scale of -5 to 5(0 is neutral) for the following 4 criterion:
a) Impact on the quality of your Portfolio
1
b) Impact on your level of happiness/enjoyment
1
c) Impact on your learning
0
d) Level of creativity and originality
3
6. Any additional comments.
A: None
Artifact 9 Student Free Choice
"Primary Source"
The Rocky Mountains: Lander's Peak, (1863)
Origins, Purpose, Values, Limitations
Origin:
• Who created it?
Albert Bierstadt
• Who is the author?
Albert Bierstadt
• When was it created?
1863
• When was it published?
1863
• Where was it published?
America
• Who is publishing it?
Albert Bierstadt
• Is there anything we know about the author that is pertinent to our evaluation?
Albert Bierstadt was part of the Hudson River School which created paintings with romantic, almost glowing lighting
Purpose:
• Why does this document exist?
Albert Bierstadt panted it in 1863
• Why did the author create this piece of work? What is the intent?
Albert Bierstadt joined several journeys of the Westward Expansion and wanted to show the beauty of western America.
• Why did the author choose this particular format?
Albert Bierstadt was a landscape painter.
• Who is the intended audience? Who was the author thinking would receive this?
Regular people.
• What does the document “say”?
Westward Expansion opens up some beautiful untouched areas.
• Can it tell you more than are on the surface?
No, its message is obvious.
Value:
• What can we tell about the author from the piece?
The painter was the foremost landscape painter in America in the 19th century.
• What can we tell about the time period from the piece?
The time period is the wild west.
• Under what circumstances was the piece created and how does the piece reflect those circumstances?
The piece was created right after Albert Bierstadt return from his second trip out west. .
• What can we tell about any controversies from the piece?
No controversies.
• Does the author represent a particular ‘side’ of a controversy or event?
No.
• What can we tell about the author’s perspectives from the piece?
The painter was struck by the awesome natural beauty of these landscapes.
• What was going on in history at the time the piece was created and how does this piece accurately reflect it?
This period was the westward expansion when many people were moving west to start a new life.
Limitation:
• What part of the story can we NOT tell from this document?
We can’t tell how Albert Bierstadt’s work was received by the public or the critics.
• How could we verify the content of the piece?
We would have to check other primary sources or secondary sources written by historians and read what art critics thought.
• Does this piece inaccurately reflect anything about the time period?
No
• What does the author leave out and why does he/she leave it out (if you know)?
I don’t know
• What is purposely not addressed?
Everything is addressed.
1. a) Which main topic does the artifact relate to? In what ways?
Communication and Transportation Revolution
b) Which other main topics does it also relate to?
Invention
2. Why did you choose this artifact, and how much time did you spend creating and/or processing it?
I choose this artifact because this Author is very famous and I like his painting. I spend 2 hours doing it.
3. What insights and understanding have you gained from the creation and/or processing of this artifact?
3. What insights and understanding have you gained from the creation and/or processing of this artifact?
I know more about the author.
4. Does this artifact reflect your best work and/or ideas? Why, or why not?
4. Does this artifact reflect your best work and/or ideas? Why, or why not?
Yes. I also check other pictures that the author draw and I finally decide to do this one..
5. Rate this artifact on a scale of -5 to 5(0 is neutral) for the following 4 criterion:
a) Impact on the quality of your Portfolio
1
b) Impact on your level of happiness/enjoyment
1
c) Impact on your learning
3
d) Level of creativity and originality
2
6. Any additional comments.
A: None
Artifact 10 Student Free Choice
"Primary Source"
Text of Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address:
Fourscore and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation, conceived in liberty and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.
Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure. We are met on a great battle-field of that war. We have come to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting-place for those who here gave their lives that this nation might live. It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this.
But, in a larger sense, we can not dedicate -- we can not consecrate -- we can not hallow -- this ground. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long remember, what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here. It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us -- that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion -- that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain -- that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom -- and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.
Origins, Purpose, Values, Limitations
Origin:
• Who created it?
Abraham Lincoln
• Who is the author?
Abraham Lincoln
• When was it created?
November 19, 1863.
• When was it published?
November 19, 1863.
• Where was it published?
America
• Who is publishing it?
Abraham Lincoln
• Is there anything we know about the author that is pertinent to our evaluation?
Abraham Lincoln was the president of the United State during the Civil War.
Purpose:
• Why does this document exist?
Abraham Lincoln wrote it in 1863
• Why did the author create this piece of work? What is the intent?
Abraham Lincoln created this speech for the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania after the Union Victory at the Battle of Gettysburg.Abraham Lincoln’s intention was to redefine the Civil War as a struggle not merely for the Union, but as a struggle for freedom that would bring true equality to all of its citizens.
• Why did the author choose this particular format?
Abraham Lincoln choose this format because at this time, speeches were an effective way for politicians to express their ideas.
• Who is the intended audience? Who was the author thinking would receive this?
The intended audience was the general public, soldiers, and governors and politicians who attended the dedication ceremony.
• What does the document “say”?
"Four score and seven years ago," refers to the American Revolution of 1776, and Lincoln examined the founding principles of the United States in the context of the Civil War. He also predicts the survival of America's democracy, that the "government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth."
• Can it tell you more than are on the surface?
No, its message is obvious.
Value:
• What can we tell about the author from the piece?
Abraham Lincoln was excellent orator and speech writer..
• What can we tell about the time period from the piece?
The time period is the Civil War.
• Under what circumstances was the piece created and how does the piece reflect those circumstances?
The speech was created after an important union victory at Gettysburg. Historians now believe that the Battle of Gettysburg was a turning point in the Civil War.
• What can we tell about any controversies from the piece?
No controversies.
• Does the author represent a particular ‘side’ of a controversy or event?
No.
• What can we tell about the author’s perspectives from the piece?
Abraham Lincoln believed that the Civil War was a just struggle for freedom and democracy.
• What was going on in history at the time the piece was created and how does this piece accurately reflect it?
The Civil War was still raging and there was an upcoming presidential election in the North. The speech addresses the Civil War and the struggle of the people involved.
Limitation:
• What part of the story can we NOT tell from this document?
We can't tell what the Confederate side thought about the Civil War in general and the Battle of Gettysburg in particular.
• How could we verify the content of the piece?
The content of this piece could be verified by checking other primary sources from the same time and reading secondary sources written by historians.
• Does this piece inaccurately reflect anything about the time period?
No.
• What does the author leave out and why does he/she leave it out (if you know)?
I don’t know.
• What is purposely not addressed?
Everything is addressed.
1. a) Which main topic does the artifact relate to? In what ways?
Communication and Transportation Revolution
b) Which other main topics does it also relate to?
Invention
2. Why did you choose this artifact, and how much time did you spend creating and/or processing it?
I choose this artifact because I think this speech is very interesting and I spend 1 day doing this.
3. What insights and understanding have you gained from the creation and/or processing of this artifact?
3. What insights and understanding have you gained from the creation and/or processing of this artifact?
I know why he write this speech and during my reserch, I found out that he doesn't have his beer when he was young. Only when he was old and almost died.
4. Does this artifact reflect your best work and/or ideas? Why, or why not?
Yes. I serch a lot about this speech.
5. Rate this artifact on a scale of -5 to 5(0 is neutral) for the following 4 criterion:
a) Impact on the quality of your Portfolio
2
b) Impact on your level of happiness/enjoyment
0
c) Impact on your learning
3
d) Level of creativity and originality
0
6. Any additional comments.
A: None
Artifact 11 Student Free Choice
Reflection
1. a) Which main topic does the artifact relate to? In what ways?
Human Expression Through the Arts
b) Which other main topics does it also relate to?
The human mind2. Why did you choose this artifact, and how much time did you spend creating and/or processing it?
The human mind2. Why did you choose this artifact, and how much time did you spend creating and/or processing it?
I have read the story before and I really like it. I spend 2 days doing it.
3. What insights and understanding have you gained from the creation and/or processing of this artifact?
Since I have already know the story, I learn more about the author this time.4. Does this artifact reflect your best work and/or ideas? Why, or why not?
yes. I spend a lot of time doing it and I put many effort in it.
5. Rate this artifact on a scale of -5 to 5(0 is neutral) for the following 4 criterion:
a) Impact on the quality of your Portfolio
3
b) Impact on your level of happiness/enjoyment
4
c) Impact on your learning
4
d) Level of creativity and originality
4
6. Any additional comments.
A: None
Artifact 12 Idea Page (Big Business)
Reflection
1. a) Which main topic does the artifact relate to? In what ways?
b) Which other main topics does it also relate to?
2. Why did you choose this artifact, and how much time did you spend creating and/or processing it?
3. What insights and understanding have you gained from the creation and/or processing of this artifact?
4. Does this artifact reflect your best work and/or ideas? Why, or why not?
5. Rate this artifact on a scale of -5 to 5(0 is neutral) for the following 4 criterion:
a) Impact on the quality of your Portfolio
b) Impact on your level of happiness/enjoyment
c) Impact on your learning
d) Level of creativity and originality
6. Any additional comments.
A: None
Artifact 13 Prezi on the Captains of the Industr or Robber Barons?
Reflection
1. a) Which main topic does the artifact relate to? In what ways?
b) Which other main topics does it also relate to?
2. Why did you choose this artifact, and how much time did you spend creating and/or processing it?
3. What insights and understanding have you gained from the creation and/or processing of this artifact?
4. Does this artifact reflect your best work and/or ideas? Why, or why not?
5. Rate this artifact on a scale of -5 to 5(0 is neutral) for the following 4 criterion:
a) Impact on the quality of your Portfolio
b) Impact on your level of happiness/enjoyment
c) Impact on your learning
d) Level of creativity and originality
6. Any additional comments.
A: None
Artifact 14
Reflection
1. a) Which main topic does the artifact relate to? In what ways?
b) Which other main topics does it also relate to?
2. Why did you choose this artifact, and how much time did you spend creating and/or processing it?
3. What insights and understanding have you gained from the creation and/or processing of this artifact?
4. Does this artifact reflect your best work and/or ideas? Why, or why not?
5. Rate this artifact on a scale of -5 to 5(0 is neutral) for the following 4 criterion:
a) Impact on the quality of your Portfolio
b) Impact on your level of happiness/enjoyment
c) Impact on your learning
d) Level of creativity and originality
6. Any additional comments.
A: None
Artifact 15
Reflection
1. a) Which main topic does the artifact relate to? In what ways?
b) Which other main topics does it also relate to?
2. Why did you choose this artifact, and how much time did you spend creating and/or processing it?
3. What insights and understanding have you gained from the creation and/or processing of this artifact?
4. Does this artifact reflect your best work and/or ideas? Why, or why not?
5. Rate this artifact on a scale of -5 to 5(0 is neutral) for the following 4 criterion:
a) Impact on the quality of your Portfolio
b) Impact on your level of happiness/enjoyment
c) Impact on your learning
d) Level of creativity and originality
6. Any additional comments.
A: None
Artifact 16 The American Dream Game
Reflection
1. a) Which main topic does the artifact relate to? In what ways?
b) Which other main topics does it also relate to?
2. Why did you choose this artifact, and how much time did you spend creating and/or processing it?
3. What insights and understanding have you gained from the creation and/or processing of this artifact?
4. Does this artifact reflect your best work and/or ideas? Why, or why not?
5. Rate this artifact on a scale of -5 to 5(0 is neutral) for the following 4 criterion:
a) Impact on the quality of your Portfolio
b) Impact on your level of happiness/enjoyment
c) Impact on your learning
d) Level of creativity and originality
6. Any additional comments.
A: None
Artifact 17
Reflection
1. a) Which main topic does the artifact relate to? In what ways?
b) Which other main topics does it also relate to?
2. Why did you choose this artifact, and how much time did you spend creating and/or processing it?
3. What insights and understanding have you gained from the creation and/or processing of this artifact?
4. Does this artifact reflect your best work and/or ideas? Why, or why not?
5. Rate this artifact on a scale of -5 to 5(0 is neutral) for the following 4 criterion:
a) Impact on the quality of your Portfolio
b) Impact on your level of happiness/enjoyment
c) Impact on your learning
d) Level of creativity and originality
6. Any additional comments.
A: None
