it was that irish monk, or the chinese navy, or the arabic traders, or, the lost tribes of israel. or, the norse. or, aliens. or, a bunch of siberians who crossed over the bering strait.
I once told my teacher that Alan Sherman (writer of “Hello Muddah, Hello Faddah”) had gone to the moon instead of Alan Shepard. Maybe they shoulda sent some singers…
In some states they spend more time teaching the answers to the assessment test than the subject. The average student learns no more than what it takes to pass one of those tests, which is good for the school district (more money) but not so good for the student who has NO idea what the civil war was about, or Viet Nam, or even who Kennedy was.
In addition to the 13 that formed the US there was upper and lower Canada. In the islands below the US there was Jamaica. Not sure if any of the other islands below the US were considered colonies on their own. I know the Canadas and Jamaica were invited to join in with the US in the Rev War, but refused.
We are 1770s reenactors and at events and at school presentations it amazes me not only what children do not know, but what adults do not know. Niece – 11 yrs old – did not know who Geo Washington was. When husband was director of a special ed school staff refused to teach historic holidays, the beginning of knowledge of history for younger kids. I have adults who are amazed that cooking was done over a fire/ People seemed amazed at the concept that there were rich people, poor people and “middling sort” and they dressed, ate, etc. differently. And more stuff that amazes and scares me in what adults do not know.
Templo S.U.D. almost 11 years ago
Although incorrect, gotta miss Neil since last August.
wdpeck almost 11 years ago
I understand the real Buzz (Aldrin) was quite tickled by Toy Story.
vwdualnomand almost 11 years ago
it was that irish monk, or the chinese navy, or the arabic traders, or, the lost tribes of israel. or, the norse. or, aliens. or, a bunch of siberians who crossed over the bering strait.
Melki Premium Member almost 11 years ago
I once told my teacher that Alan Sherman (writer of “Hello Muddah, Hello Faddah”) had gone to the moon instead of Alan Shepard. Maybe they shoulda sent some singers…
Kroykali almost 11 years ago
It’s not Zack’s fault. Kids today have a lot more history to learn than we did.
jeanie5448 almost 11 years ago
In some states they spend more time teaching the answers to the assessment test than the subject. The average student learns no more than what it takes to pass one of those tests, which is good for the school district (more money) but not so good for the student who has NO idea what the civil war was about, or Viet Nam, or even who Kennedy was.
sbchamp almost 11 years ago
Buzz were Space Ranger, nawt colonist
ellisaana Premium Member almost 11 years ago
OK, the big question:How many colonies were there in North America in the 1700’s?Most US Americans get this wrong.
Comic Minister Premium Member almost 11 years ago
Hee hee hee!
Linda1259 almost 11 years ago
This is why I took an early retirement from teaching . . . . Sigh!
mafastore over 10 years ago
In addition to the 13 that formed the US there was upper and lower Canada. In the islands below the US there was Jamaica. Not sure if any of the other islands below the US were considered colonies on their own. I know the Canadas and Jamaica were invited to join in with the US in the Rev War, but refused.
We are 1770s reenactors and at events and at school presentations it amazes me not only what children do not know, but what adults do not know. Niece – 11 yrs old – did not know who Geo Washington was. When husband was director of a special ed school staff refused to teach historic holidays, the beginning of knowledge of history for younger kids. I have adults who are amazed that cooking was done over a fire/ People seemed amazed at the concept that there were rich people, poor people and “middling sort” and they dressed, ate, etc. differently. And more stuff that amazes and scares me in what adults do not know.