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2008/2/20

Mosaic... From Sea to Shing Sea...

@ 04:28 PM (9 months, 15 days ago)

Mosaic: as defined by Merriam-Webster Online... 1: a surface decoration made by inlaying small pieces of variously colored material to form pictures or patterns; the process of making it

Mosaic: as defined by Collegiate's 4th graders.... A unique learning experience that focuses on American History and the development of the United States in the early 1800's. Confict, Movement, and Change set the stage for integrating reading, writing, and historical research through art, singing, dancing, and acting.

Questions for Reflection: What character did you become? What interesting facts did you learn about his/her contribution to American history?  What has been your favorite part of Mosaic? In what ways are you like your character? What have you learned about yourself during this process?

 

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  1. Ways I think i am like my character is (Dolley Madison) is I love to be around people. But I am just ten but if I could I would through parties. I also think we are alike because we both are very talkative.

    Comment by CCG— 2008/03/06 @ 04:58 AM — (Reply)

  2. 1.I became Alexander Hamilton.
    3.The excitement of being a different person.

    Comment by HTC— 2008/03/06 @ 04:59 AM — (Reply)

  3. I was Samuel Morse. I learned that Samuel was born on April 27th 1791. I also learned that the Telegragh helped people send messages. I liked making the mosaics. He likes art and so do I. I learned that I could make a Telegragh model. I also learned the Morse Code.

    Comment by John— 2008/03/06 @ 05:01 AM — (Reply)

  4. I became Meriwether Lewis. I learned that if I try and practice at something, it might work.

    Comment by Peyton— 2008/03/06 @ 05:01 AM — (Reply)

  5. I was Elizabeth Monroe.She saved Marquis De Lafayette from dieing.My favorite part was saying the speeches.The thing we have common is her name is Elizabeth and my real name is Elizabeth.I have learned that I can memorize things better than I ever have.

    Comment by Libby— 2008/03/06 @ 05:01 AM — (Reply)

  6. I became Daniel Boone.I learned that Daniel Boone never wore a coonskin cap.the thing we have in common are we both love the wilderness.

    Comment by win— 2008/03/06 @ 05:01 AM — (Reply)

  7. For mosaic I was Abigail Adams.I leaned a lot. I learned that Abigail Adams was one of the two first ladies who was a first lady and a mother to a president. My favorite part of the mosaic was the awesome lunch we had after words.We had pizza and ice cream. Abigail Adams and I both have a brother. I've learned about myself that if i need to memorize some thing and i put my mind to it, I can do it!! Mosaic was awesome!

    Comment by WLT— 2008/03/06 @ 05:02 AM — (Reply)

  8. I was Elizabeth Cady Stanton. She was the leader of the womens sufferagetts.My favorite part was dancing the Hoe Down. I have learned that when I do a special part in a play, like dance I get more out of the play.

    Comment by Anne— 2008/03/06 @ 05:02 AM — (Reply)

  9. I became Andrew Jackson. I learned he was great general and the seventh president. The best part of the mosaic was my speaking part, but it was kind of scary. I am not like my character in any ways at all. I learned I can get up in front of someone and do a speaking part.

    Comment by D-Man— 2008/03/06 @ 05:03 AM — (Reply)

  10. I became Francis Scott Key. An interesting fact I learned about him was that he wrote the "Star Spangled Banner" (which became a song after he died). my favorite part was when I played the Guitar in front of many people. Both Francis Scott key and me like sports. I learned that if you keep practicing, you get it perfect.

    Comment by Jimmy— 2008/03/06 @ 05:03 AM — (Reply)

  11. I was Susan B. Anthony. An interesting fact is that she joined the underground railroad. My favorite part of the Mosaic was making the backgrownd and moving our desk. We both act like leaders. I learned that
    I can't stained wearing a high skirt.

    Comment by johny appleseed— 2008/03/06 @ 05:09 AM — (Reply)

  12. In my forth grade play I became Samuel Morris who invented the telegraph. One interesting fact about him is that his insperation to create the telegraph was sparked merely by overhearing another persons conversation. My favorite part of mosaic was learning how my character influenced America. I think that me and Samuel Morris are a like because we both share a good sense of humor. What I learned about myself is that I am capable of speaking infront of an audience.

    Comment by Tate— 2008/03/06 @ 05:09 AM — (Reply)

  13. I became Thomas Jefferson. He wrote the Declaration of Independence, and
    bought the Louisiana Purchase. My favorite part of Mosaic was saying my speech. I am like him because I like to do a variety of things.

    I learned that if I study hard enough, the whole Mosaic is no problem.

    Comment by Harper— 2008/03/06 @ 05:09 AM — (Reply)

  14. I became Sacagawea for Mosaic. Sacagawea helped lead the Lewis and Clark expedition to Oregon and back to Fort Mandan. My favorite part was the Indian dance. Sacagawea and I both like animals. I learned that the hoedown sounded fun and I wished I could do it.

    Comment by Chirsta C— 2008/03/06 @ 05:10 AM — (Reply)

  15. I was Harriet Beecher Stowe for the Mosaic. My favorite part in the Mosaic was when we did the Hoedown.I have learned that I am very good at memorizing stuff.

    Comment by latty— 2008/03/06 @ 05:11 AM — (Reply)

  16. My person was Black Hawk. I learned a lot about him like fought against the settlers and lost more of his land. I've noticed that I am like my person barely at all the only thing we have in coman is we are short tempered. My favorite thing we did in our Mosaic was dance for everyone.
    I learned how brave he is.

    Comment by CLG jr. the 5th C— 2008/03/06 @ 05:13 AM — (Reply)

  17. I became Harriet Tubman. My favorite part of the Mosaic was the dances. I learned that Harriet Tubman went to Maryland 19 times to free slaves. She ended up freeing about 300 slaves.

    Comment by KCR— 2008/03/06 @ 07:10 AM — (Reply)

  18. I can't think of any ways Harriet Tubman and I are alike at the moment. Harriet Tubman never gave up, I learned never to give up.

    Comment by Gafry— 2008/03/06 @ 07:22 AM — (Reply)

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