EXPLORNG HISTORY

Field Plow-Penn Center-St. Helena, S.C.

Happy Monday.

Yes, I know blogs go up on Sunday and Wednesdays, but I went on a mini (small) vacation this week end. I went to Hilton Head, Beauford; and St. Helena, South Carolina.

I went to exlpore African American History in these counties in South Carolina. There is a place called The Penn Center. This is the site for the first school for freed slaves. There is a building called Gantt Cottage where Martin Luther King and other civil rights workers held meetings. They meet to discuss fairness for all people especially for African Americans. There are lots of oak trees with spanish moss hanging from them. I got some of the moss to stuff inside of mini pillows for my dolls. It is soft like cotton.

I ate at a place called, "The Gullah Grub". They had a drink called
"Swamp Water" (sweet tea and lemonade). I tried shark meat. It taste pretty good.

The resturant serves food that the people in this area eats, like collard greens, shrimp and grits with fish gravey, chopped bar 'b' que and cornbread with strawberriies for dessert. I was pretty stuffed and happy to get home after a exciting two days.

Oh! by the way "Gullah or Geechee" is the name they call the culture and people living in the LOW-COUNTRY on The Southern Coast of the South in the United States. Many of the African slaves were brought here to work on plantations.

Wow! there is a lot to learn about history in the United States. So lets continue this journey as we contiune to share on this blog.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

Gulliah language-"de lord hab be mighty good ta wee

English translation-"The Lord has been mighty good to us."

CREATIVE ACTIVITY

COLORFUL BISCUITS

Ingredients

Bisquick

milk

food coloring

Supplies

different shaped cookie cutters

waxpaper

Directions

First add food coloring to milk

Follow Bisquick direction for making biscuits

Roll out dough on wax paper

Make sure dough is roll so that is not too thin (will become hard after cooking)

Cut dough into shapes with cutters

Bake

5-9 minutes

Eat with jam, jelly, fruit preseves, honey or fruit

FUN EATING

Recipe courtesy of www.Earthskids.com

GUESS WHAT?

These famous African Americans were born with diferent names.

Muhammad Ali (boxer) Cassius Clay

Whoppie Goldberg (comedian) Caryn Johnson

Spike Lee (movie director) Shelton Jackson

Bernie Mac (comedian) Bernard Jeffrey McCullough

Queen Latifiah (singer, actress) Dana Owens

Maya Angelou (writer, activist) Marguerita Johnson

TODAYS QUESTION

JUST FOR FUN

If you could change your name what would it be?

BE SAFE

HAVE FUN
Ms.Mona
Sunrae and friends

NATURES FUNNY MOMENTS

Animals do the funniest things.

This week Ms. Mona, family members, friends and co-workers (people you work with ) and I, spotted animals doing some funny things.


A family member tried to pull out of a parking spot and attempted to

cross the street, but couldn't because nine (9) geese were standing in the middle of the street. She had to wait for them to decide to move.

Ms. Mona saw a rabbit hopping around in a neighbors yard around 12 oclock mid-night. One day at work a teacher where Ms. Mona works brought her dog to school. One of the students was playing catch with the dog. The dog was jumping over desk to get the ball.

A little boy I met at a mini health fair said that it would easy to take care of fish in one of those pretend fish tanks. We both agreed that you don't have to clean the fish tank, take it for a walk or remember to feed it. We kids say and do funny things too.

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

"I admire the joys and wonders of nature."

CREATIVE ACTIVITY

PB & APPLE SANDWICH

SPREAD
2 tbsp Whipped cream cheese
½ tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp honey
2 tbsp peanut butter (pb)

WHAT ELSE I NEED?
1 granny smith apple
2 slices of bread

THE SANDWHICH

Cut apples into thin slices
Place apples on bread
Spread peanut buttered cream cheese on top of each piece of bread.

GUESS WHAT

More African American history facts.

Wilma Rudolph -was the first female to win three Gold metals at the 1960 Olympics.

Madam C.J. Walker- produced hair care product for black women.

Bessie Coleman- the first African American female pilot.

TODAYS QUESTION

If you had the chance to be first at something what would it be?

BE SAFE
HAVE FUN
Ms.Mona
Sunrae & Friends

GO WITH THE FLOW

Did you ever make up a game?

Yesterday, I and Ms. Mona was standing near her car talking to a parent. Two little boys were running and stoppped to look at their reflection on the side of the car. They just stood there looking at themselves and then suddenly they ben to laugh. The laughter lead them to making funny faces and doing silly movements.

They even added sounds to the movements.

My friend and I looked around at what they were doing and we began to laugh too. They made up a game just looking at their reflection. Making up things with no real purpose is another one of those "JUST BECAUSE" moments that happens in our lives.

Sooo! just go with the floow like water and have fun. "U" never know what will happen next. That's what my friend Micah does. I'll tell you more about her later. She helps me to remember to do this when things aren't going smoothly.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

"Nothing will happen that I can't handle."

CREATIVE ACTIVITY

"WORD WONDERS"

SUPPLIES

Pencil

Blank paper

DIRECTIONS

You will need to write this activity on blank paper.

A-Unsramble the words.

oomsth

mgae

cefas
nyfnu
lpay
wtare

nedac

B-Complete the spelling of these words.

pur_le

f_low

ca_era

la_ugh

_illy

ci_c_s

pa_ad_

QUESS WHAT

African Americans invented these objects that we use today.

HAIR COMB-Walter Summons

MOP-Thomas Steward

PENCIL SHARPENER-John Love

HEATING FURNACE-Alice Parker

TODAYS QUESTION

If you could invent something, what would it be?

Send repsonse to comment box.

BE SAFE
HAVE FUN

Ms. Mona

Sunrae and Friends

Answer to "WORD WONDER" -A-smooth, game, faces, funny, play, water, dance
B-purple, flow, camera, laugh, silly, circus, parade

JUST BECAUSE

Have you ever recieved a present, a hug or smile from someone and you didn't know why.

I call it a "JUST BECAUSE". A "JUST BECAUSE" is really a surprise, because you must have behaved in a way that made that person feel special enough to give you something unexpectedly (surprise).

Yesterday I got two "JUST BECAUSE" hugs from two people I never got hugs from before. Today I got some special vegetables I really wanted from someone who reads my blog. Ta Da!!!
"JUST BECASUE" happens all of the time.
They are sometimes small and sometimes big. They come in different shapes and colors. The may happen at your house, they may happen on a field trip with your class. So become a "JUST BECAUSE" detective (pay attention) and be ready to feel really GREAT! and of course SURPRISED!!!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Today I will inspire others by just being "ME".



CREATIVE ACTIVITY

"SURPRISE DESIGN" PAPER

SUPPLIES

Shaving Cream
Food coloring
Large square aluminum pan
White printer paper
White card stock
Popsicle sticks
Scissors
Glue sticks

DIRECTIONS

1-Spray shaving cream into aluminuim pan.

2-Drip at least three drops of food coloring on top of shaving cream.

3-Use popsycle sticks to swirl dye into the shaving cream.

4-Place Printer paper on top of colored shaving cream and

press to 2 seconds.

5-Life paper out of pan and then use another popsycle stick to scrape of extra cream from paper.

You will get a "SURPRISE DESIGN".

Repeat these steps as much as youu like. The desing will change each time.

6-Set paper asidde to dry for at lease 5mintues.

"JUST BECAUSE" CARD
DIRECTIONS

Cut white card stock paper in half (1/2).

Fold one piece in half (1/2) to make a card.

Cut "SURPRISE DESIGN" paper into shapes and glue to card.

Write a note inside to the person you will give it to.

GUESS WHAT?

Here are some more African American inventions that we use today.


clothes dryer

lawn mower

computer chip

fire extinguisher

TODAY'S QUESTION

Did anything happen special happen to you this week?

Please respond in comments section.

BE SAFE

HAVE FUN

Ms. Mona

Sunrae and friends

CELEBRATE YOUR HERITAGE

I, Sunrae get to learn more about my ancestors, my culture and my country this month.

I even learn about my friends heritage too.

Today begins BLACK HISTORY MONTH celebrations. This is a special time of the year when African Americans focus on their past and present history, and share with non-African Americans about there history in America.

art by Leroy Campbell
This is a time of both pride and pain. There were times African Americans were not treated in a kind way. They were made slaves, were not allowed to read or write, use public rest rooms, ride in the front of a public bus or sit in theatres that they were perfoming at.

Times were difficult (hard) but many African Americans rose ( had dreams) above their difficulties to gave America and themelves a lot to be proud of . They created many functional (useful) inventions that we use today. They created the clothes dryer, traffic light, cellular phone, lawn mower, bathroom tissue holder, keyboard stand and the ironing board.

This is a very small list of inventions. I will tell you more inventions thoughout the month. You, your friends and your family can find more by checking out the following web site: www.inventions.about.com/library/blblackinventions

It is important to learn about your hiistory/heritage (culture) so that you can understand why your family practice certain rituals, like prayers, dances at festivals ,eat special foods or celebrate special holidays. Knowing about your history/heritage helps you feel proud about yourself and helps you get along with others.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

"I TREAT PEOPLE WITH RESPECT, UNDERSTANDING AND COMPASSION"

CREATIVE ACTIVITY

IT'S A "ME" PIZZA

INGREDIENTS

English Muffin or Large Pita Bread
Pizza Sauce
Mozerella Cheese

KITCHEN TOOLS

Flat pan

Teaspoon

DIRECTIONS

Cut English Muffin in half (1/2)
Spread pizza sauce on top of each half (1/2) or on top of pita bread

Sprinkle cheese on top

Add different toppings if you like-fresh spinach, olives, mushrooms or pepperoni

Bake in oven at 400 degrees or in Microwave on HIGH 30-45 seconds.

**NOTE**Even it's a Me Pizza go ahead an make one for a friend or make them together.

GUESS WHAT?

Did you know that Atlanta pharmacist John Pemberton was trying to make a cure for headaches. He mixed together a bunch of ingredients and don't ask, because we don't know. He ended up with the soft drink COKE. The recipe is still a closely guarded secret. It only took eight years of being sold in a drug store before the drink was popular enough to be sold in bottles.

courtesty of-"How It's made"-Science channel

TODAY'S QUESTION

WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT YOUR HERITAGE?

Send reply to comments section of BLOG.

BLACK HISTORY QUIZ
From the January 15, 2002 edition - Christian Science Monitor

http://www.csmonitor.com/2002/0115/p12s2-legn.html

Quiz: The civil rights movement Compiled by staff

1. Which Supreme Court case was an important victory for the civil rights movement in 1954?
a. Brown v. Board of Education
b. Plessy v. Ferguson
c. Dred Scott v. Sandford

2. Which of the following propelled Martin Luther King Jr. to national prominence as a civil rights leader?
a. He led the Montgomery, Ala., boycott (1955-56) against segregated bus lines.
b. He organized the March on Washington (1963), wherehe gave his famous "I Have a Dream" speech.
c. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize (1964) for his philosophy of nonviolent resistance.

3. What key event in the civil rights movement happened in 1964?
a. Thurgood Marshall became the first African-American on the US Supreme Court.
b. President Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act.
c. The Black Panther Party was formed.

4. Who was the first African-American woman to serve in the United States Congress?
a. Shirley Chisholm
b. Ida Wells
c. Rosa Parks

5. The National Rainbow Coalition, a political organization uniting various minority groups, was formed in 1986 by which leader?
a. General Colin Powell
b. Louis Farrakhan
c. Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.

BE SAFE

HAVE FUN

Ms.Mona

Sunrae and friends

Answers: 1-a. 2-a, 3-b, 4-a, 5-c

Source: http://www.infoplease.com/