Directions: La Salle's last voyage was a disaster. He left France with four ships, planning to establish a permanent French colony. However, he missed the mouth of the Mississippi River and ended up in Matagorda Bay, Texas. Use google to find the answers to the following questions.

1. What was the name of the La Salle ship that was recovered?
2. Tell where the ship was located and describe the structure that was built to excavate it.
3. List five artifacts found by the archaeologists.
4. Describe the person whose skeleton was found in the ship.
5. Describe the state of preservation of the ship when she was discovered. Why was it in this condition?
6. Write a good definition of artifact.
7. Suppose that archaeologists 300 years from now discover artifacts that will tell about you and your life. LIst ten items that would help those future researchers understand more about you and your life.

Send your responses to my email: kassab@aep.latech.edu

Using video in class

Post an idea for using video in your history class. Really think out what you would like to do and how you would like to do it! Also, comment on one other person's idea.

Photostory progress check

Ok...let's get a check on our progress for the PhotoStory. Comment on this post by letting me know which group you are in and what you have accomplished in your group up to this point. Editing and audacity, I realize have not gotten to that point yet.

We the People

Answer one of the three questions that follow. Then, respond to three other people's comments.

1. Would you favor a direct democracy over representative democracy? Why or why not?

2. How did John Locke influence the Founders and Framers? Explain your answer.

3. What responsibilities does a citizen have in a constitutional government? Explain your answer.

You will be given a grade for completing this assignment. You will also be given an additional grade on grammar, usage, and spelling. Be sure to read over your posts prior to submitting them!

LEAP/iLEAP

We will be LEAP/iLEAP testing this week. Good luck! Do not worry. You will do a great job! Get plenty of rest and eat protein in the mornings before school. Be sure to bring some healthy brain food for your snacks! Peanut butter is great. Lemonheads and peppermints are also something you can bring that is recommended during testing. As far as testing, you many want to bring extra pencils or a small sharpener for your seat. BRING something to READ. You are fabulous!!

Reviewing for LEAP

Your assignment for tonight was to complete #31-50 on your LEAP review for American History. We will check these first thing in class tomorrow. You will then be working on your PhotoStory3 projects. I will be giving you a handout about World History which we will review and discuss. Hope everyone returned refreshed from Spring Break!