1. U.S. History Bell Ringer What does it mean to be an American?

2. True or False If you were born and grew up in a different nation (i.e. China, Mexico, India, Nigeria, etc…) you would have similar: interests (likes and dislikes) personality (habits and character). values and beliefs

3. U.S. History Journal Please respond in your journal to the following question: Identify two things about yourself which have been significantly influenced by being an American

4. U.S. History Theme #4 What does it mean to be an American?

5. U.S. History Journal Please respond in your journal to the following question: Describe America in three words

6. True or False Sometimes I am better able to understand something about a person, then that person themselves. Sometimes others are better able to see the truth about myself then I do.

7. If you could choose any where would go on vacation?

8. Famous Brand Slogans Just Do It Think Different The Choice of a New Generation The Ultimate Driving Machine

9. State Slogans Alaska, “Beyond Your Dreams, Within Your Reach” Hawaii, “The Islands of Aloha” Montana, “The Last Best Place” California, “Find Yourself Here” Las Vegas, “What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas”

11. 2010 National Champion Women’s Golf Team 1900 Women’s Golf Team

12. Closing Question Please respond in your journal Complete the following sentence: “The culture of America is …….”

13. Bibliography Slide 10 – Education Week (2010). This Week in Education. Retrieved from http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/thisweekineducation/nclb_news/ Slide 11 -- Australian Women’s Archives Project (2007). She’s Game: Women making Australian sporting history. Retrieved from http://www.womenaustralia.info/exhib/sg/stories.html NSU Sharks Golf Home Page (2010). Nova Southeastern University’s Men’s and Women’s Golf Team. Retrieved from http://nsusharksgolf.com/