Today we are viewing the film, "Our Spirits Don't Speak English". It is a film that tells the story of Native Americans that were taken from their homes by the government and sent to a boarding school. This particular school is the Carlisle school in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. (Though we don't go to Carlisle on our trip, it is only about 40 miles from Gettysburg.) This film will explore the ideas behind why the government sent the natives to the schools, and how the natives felt about being removed from their homes to be taught an entirely new culture, very different from their own.
Here are the todaysmeet links for each block:
After the movie, as part of your homework, you will need to answer the following questions.
While we watch the movie, we will use todaysmeet to hold a discussion. The rules are this:
1. Use your first name and last initial
2. Nothing inappropriate may be said
3. Everyone must have at least two comments or questions. I will be going back to check on this afterwards.
4. Complete the form below as homework for tomorrow.
https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=16516865