The Declaration of Independence

On July 4th, 1776 The declaration of Independence was signed. The original Declaration is now exhibited in the Rotunda for the Charters of Freedom in Washington, DC. It has faded badly, largely because of poor preservation techniques during the 19th century. The document measures 29-3/4 inches by 24-1/2 inches. People who watched the popular movie "National Treasure" want to know. On the back, at the bottom, upside-down is simply written: "Original Declaration of Independence / dated 4th July 1776." Regarding the message on the back, according to the National Archives, "While no one knows for certain who wrote it, it is known that early in its life, the large parchment document was rolled up for storage. So, it is likely that the notation was added simply as a label." There are no hidden messages. The Declaration House Here is where Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration. The house has been reconstructed and is now part of Independence National Historical Park. The Independence Hall Association, host of these web pages, led the efforts to have the Graff House reconstructed in 1975, in time for the Bicentennial. The Declaration of Independence The text and image of the Declaration.
The Signers of the Declaration of Independence This section gives a profile of every delegate who signed the Declaration in 1776. You will find factual information such as birth-death dates, occupation, education, etc. Each signer also has a short story of their life. A good resource for students.
Related Information This section provides a listing of people (George III, Patrick Henry, etc.), Events and Things (Boston Massacre, a Tax Stamp, etc.), and Laws and Resolutions (Sugar Act, Quartering Act, etc.).
Thomas Jefferson's Account of the Declaration Read the lengthy excerpt from Thomas Jefferson's autobiography that talks about the days leading up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the history of the document, and various other factors which involved the authoring of the Declaration. LinksThis excellent collection of links provides other online resources about the Declaration of Independence. Such sites include analyses of the style of language in the Declaration, the story of the drafting of the document, and the relationship the Declaration has to other historic documents.
Declaration Timeline A Chronology of Events, June 7, 1776 to January 18, 1777.
Revolutionary War Timeline A Chronology from the French and Indian War to the Constitution
More Information A collection of orations and newspaper clippings

Adding Navigation

This week I have learned a lot about Flash such as only use Actionscript 2.0 not 3.0, Making the scenes was easy, what was hard was that I had to figure out an error on the Flash Program (Error was I was using Actionscript 3.0 not 2.0 so the Navigation didn't work). Duh on me, I guess. I overcame them by doing the Title scene all over again, (In 2.0 that is, mind you.) I swear if that happens again I'll FREAK!!!!! I've learned a lot about Civics this year such as the 27 amendments. I'm just wondering why my Navigation screen still won't work. I might still need a little more time.

The Sandy River Gazette Start-Up

There is now a new Gazette going around the school made by Matthew and I if anyone has anything that we might put into the Gazette for the week of the 15th please see me or Matthew.

Swine Flu Panademic

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Above is a video of the Swine Flu. The Swine Flu season 2009-2010 is almost over but some of us are still feeling the effects of the Flu and H1N1. The symptoms of the Swine Flu are just like regular flu but more deadly. If you have Aches, Fever, Chills, Sore of Scratchy Throat, Cough, Runny of Congested Nose, Fatigue, Diarrhea or Vomiting then stay home, drink liquids, take medicine, and get plenty of rest.

Working With a Paper Prototype and Flash

Well since The Spikers (Mine and Garrett's Team) are finished with our paper prototype.
Also now the Spikers are working on Flash with the title screen which is finished and you can view it on our Team Page. http://www.myglife.org/usa/wv/index:php/Team:The_Spikers you can also see tthe video here.

The Spikers Game

1.Our game Topic relates to civics by teaching about the first ten amendments. At one part of the game you see a screen where you can practice songs that are too hard, but before you can practice there's a scene you have to watch where your character gets in a fight with the police. The scene goes like this, the police are in the hotel where you are staying and the police find the guitar you stole. The police say, "We thought he stole a guitar." Then a button shows up that says "Open the Door." Click on the button and your character opens the door. Your character says, "WHAT ARE YOU DOING!" Then the police say, "We're arresting you for stealing a guitar!"

2. They will learn more by playing because the more they play the more amendments they get, and there's a screen where they can see all the amendments they have collected.

3.Our game fits into the Ideas Framework by talking about the amendment and Rights, the game talks about citizenship by having your character get arrested by stealing a guitar which should teach kids never to steal. Link to Team Page: http://www.myglife.org/usa/wv/srmswiki/index.php/Team:The_Spikers

About the Game

If I'm correct I'd say that The Spikers game should be really fun and challenging for all ages something like Guitar Hero, DDR and Rock Band related. There are three levels to choose from Normal, Hard and Expert. The game is about the 27 amendments. There will be Amendment Points in the game, with enough Amendment Points you can buy Point Modifyers, Outfits, Guitars, Band Members, New Characters, and Amps.
I want to try to teach kids about the amendments while playing a game. Garrett will be the researcher, action script maker and game assembler and I will be the music expert, artistian and group manager.

Why I Picked my two blogs

I picked the First Amendment Religion Clauses because it talks about the first amendment which I really want to know more about.
I pick prescriptions because it talks about all the amendments plus all the new ones coming out.

Globaloria

In Globaloria I'm doing very well, I find that Flash, Wiki, and Blogger are very interesting because I never would have made a blog, or a game, or even a wiki if I hadn't of got in Globaloria. I've learned how to work with Flash and work on making a game. I've played games and reviewed two of them, and picked civics as our game project. I played Katrina Tempest in Cresent City and Super Toaster! and reviewed them both they were very fun games but I believe that Super Toaster! was a better game than Katrina Tempest in Cresent City. I have a link and here it is http://www.docstoc.com/docs/1484129/All-27-Amendments. My experience in Flash is pretty good, and I hope to make a very good game to share with all the Globaloria world. I hope to be both the sound expert and the game constructer, because I have music I was wanting to put on the game and I'm pretty good at putting stuff together.

Internet Safety

With the stuff going on in the world today people might think the Internet is dangerous but it is only as dangerous as you make it. If you go to http://www.wvcybersafety.com/ you can learn more about cyber safety. If you aren't careful you might get a virus, Identity theft, of even memory loss on your computer. Also, be careful what you download, if you download public games such as World of Warcraft, Wizard 101, Byond, or even Club Penguin you might get your memory stolen. Plus be careful what websites you get on, if you get on websites such as Myspace, Facebook, Twitter, Addicting Games, Smashin Games, Y8, A123, Playlist, Limewire and such websites just like that you could get a virus. Internet Safety is a big thing today so please if you get on websites that I named here please be careful. Here is a funny skit for you to watch about cyber safety. http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/273062/Hazmat_Skit.wmv Here is a more serious one. http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/273062/Cabell_Promo_with_logo.wmv

Our Rights

Being citizens of the United States we have rights, and the twenty-seven amendments of the Bill of Rights tell us that. The first amendment states that we have the freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly and petition, meaning we have the right to speak what we want, interview who we want, believe in what we want, have meetings without having a permit and make petitions to sign and send it where ever we want when ever we want.

The second amendment states we have the right to bear arms, that doesn't mean we can rob a bank and have a fair trial, what it means is that we can buy and have guns and other firearms to defend ourselves if a burglar comes into our homes, or somebody is threatening you on the street corner we can defend ourselves.

The third amendment states that we have the right to not quarter soldiers in our home without permission, this means when soldiers want to live in your house they can't without permission.

The fourth amendment states that we have the right of freedom from unlawful search and seizure without a probable cause, which means the police cannot search and take you to jail without you knowing what you've done.

The fifth amendment states that we have the right to due process, right to not incriminate yourself, law of eminent domain, double jeopardy, and Grand Jury indictment in felony cases.

The sixth amendment states that we have the right to a fair and speedy trial, a right to know the charges against you, right to a lawyer, and the right to face your accuser in court.

The seventh amendment states that we have the right to a jury trial in civil cases.

The eighth amendment states that we have the right of no expensive bail/fines nor no cruel or unusual punishment.



The ninth amendment states that there are no enumerated rights.



The tenth amendment states that powers are reserved to the states.



The eleventh amendment states that the states cannot be sued in federal court by other states or foreign countries. This amendment was established in 1794.



The twelfth amendment states that the election of BOTH president and vice-president have to be together not separate. This amendment was established in 1803.



The thirteenth amendment states that slavery was abolished. This amendment was established in 1865.



The fourteenth amendment states that repeals 3/5ths and makes all people of the U.S. citizens. This amendment was established in 1868.



The fifteenth amendment states that the right to vote for citizens (but not to everyone...only that states that cannot discriminate. This amendment was established in 1870.



The sixteenth amendment states about the federal income tax provision. This amendment was established in 1913.

The seventeenth amendment states that senators must be elected by voters of the state. This amendment was established in 1913.

Amendment 18:Prohibits the manufacture, sale, transportation, import or export of intoxicating beverages within the US and all the territories falling under its jurisdiction. Ratified on 1/16/1919.

Amendment 19: Establishes that the citizens' right to vote shall not be denied on the basis of their gender or sex. Ratified on 8/18/1920.

Amendment 20: States in detail the terms of office that the President, the Vice-President, the Senators and the Representatives shall hold. Ratified on 1/23/1933.

Amendment 21: Repeals the 18th Amendment. Prohibits the importation of intoxicating beverages. Ratified on 12/5/1933.

Amendment 22: Establishes that the Presidential term is limited to two years and a person shall be elected to the presidential office only once. Ratified on 2/27/1951.

Amendment 23: Allows the representation of the District of Columbia in the Presidential elections. Ratified on 3/29/1961.

Amendment 24: Prohibits the non-payment of poll tax or other tax as a basis of denial of the right to vote. Ratified on 1/23/1964.

Amendment 25: The Vice President shall become President in case the President is removed from office or in case of his death. Ratified on 2/10/1967.

Amendment 26: Prohibits the federal government or the state from denying any citizen who is 18 years or above, the right to vote. Ratified on 7/1/1971.

Amendment 27: Establishes that any law that increases or decreases the Congressional pay shall not be put to effect until the next term of office of the representatives begins. Ratified on 5/7/1992.

What I hope to do in Globaloria

I hope to make a good game about either the government or citizen's rights. The game I hope to make a game that is Guitar Hero based, but it won't be as hard as Guitar Hero. I'm really excited about getting to make a game to teach about civics in the United States.