Springfield 2014 Journey Journal Owner: Bus #: Complete the chart below with your thoughts about the trip: Academically Socially Before What are you looking forward to? After What did you enjoy?
Big Ideas There are many things you will see and do during your trip to Springfield. Keep an eye, ear, and nose out for the following key ideas and questions. At the conclusion of the trip, you should be able to insightfully discuss each topic and meaningfully provide answers to each question. o Federalism: compare and contrast state and national government? How does our state government mirror the structure of the federal government? o Popular Sovereignty: what role did popular sovereignty play in America s Civil War? o Checks and Balances; Separation of Power; Limited Government: what roles do the branches play during a war? o Abraham Lincoln s Narrative: how did Abe go from a backwoods boy to the sixteenth President of the United States? o The Myth of Lincoln: Why have we created the myth of Abraham Lincoln? o Primary Sources: how do we learn about the past? o Culture: what was life like in Illinois during the mid-1800s? o Slavery: what role did slavery play in America during the 1800s? o United States Civil War: what were the causes and outcomes of the War? Key People know about and be able to describe the significance of the following people: Abraham Lincoln Stephen A. Douglas Ulysses S. Grant Mary Lincoln Fredrick Douglas Jefferson Davis Robert E. Lee William Sherman Harriet Beecher Stowe Add your own Add your own Bus Travels There is a lot to see on the ride, keep an eye out the windows for interesting & important items and changes in the landscape. Sketch them below. Where s your seat on the bus? Back Create and play a fun, friendly, bus game (alone or with others). Game Name: Description: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - In & around Springfield : Find business that use Abe s name or image: Front
Lincoln Home & Neighborhood The streets & sidewalks The exteriors of the homes Interior home decorations Models of the Lincoln home The light-up model of Springfield Describe a middle class 1860 home Compare Springfield today, to Springfield then Tell people I walked where Abe walked Lincoln s Tomb & War Memorials The tomb s exterior The obelisk The tomb s interior A statue or two or three Each of the 3 war memorials The eternal flame Lincoln s Tomb* Explain the symbolism found inside and outside Lincoln s tomb Tell the story of how the current tomb of Lincoln was built Explain the meaning of each memorial War Memorials* 1. Pick one other home (not the Lincoln s); name and describe it. 2. Compare a typical home in this neighbor to your home inside & out. 3. Name, in order, the members of the Lincoln family who lived here. 4. Name and describe one symbolic element of Lincoln s tomb. 5. Why is one member of Lincoln s family not entombed here? 6. Which memorial moved you the most? Why? Take Away** (what will you take away from this site what s the big idea?) Take Away** (what will you take away from this site what s the big idea?) Make a rubbing of your or another s last name.
Old State Capitol Law Offices The large doors & pillars The comptroller s office The law library The old Supreme Court The house & senate chambers Grant s Office The wooden chain & rail splitter The Little Giant statue Name some important things Abe did in this building Describe the relationship between Abe & Stephen Define bicameral The original façade Lincoln family statues outside The exhibit inside the entrance A federal courtroom The secret hatch Explain some things Lincoln did as a lawyer Name the type of cases that a federal court would hear 7. Name and describe one significant way this building connects to Abe. 8. Name and describe one important event that happened here. 9. Name and explain one period artifact located here. Take Away* (what will you take away from this site what s the big idea?) 10. Name one or more of Abe s law partners. 11. Describe what an attorney does. 12. What does it mean to argue a case in court? Take Away* (what will you take away from this site what s the big idea?)
Current State Capitol New Salem Village The main rotunda & its features Significant historical figure statues House Chamber Senate Chamber The 3 voting buttons Old Supreme Court Remodeled features (copper doors) The Firefighters Memorial List the type of work that is done in the capitol building Describe the 3 voting options Compare the House & Senate Compare a state s governor to the role of U.S. President Identify some of the opulence found in the Capitol The Visitor Center The schoolhouse Hill s Carding Mill Miller s Blacksmith Shop Berry-Lincoln store Cooper Shop Building construction (how they were made) Exterior Detail* Describe the purpose of this village during the 1800s Compare life today, to life here Comment on how these buildings where made Name some jobs Abe had here 13. What does the term bicameral mean? 14. List some of the offices found inside the Capitol? 15. List the names & positions of some current Ill. politicians who work in here. 16. List some of the jobs that Abe had here. 17. Name and describe one item you found here that you ve never seen before. 18. Name one important building and explain its use. Take Away* (what will you take away from this site what s the big idea?) Take Away** (what will you take away from this site what s the big idea?)
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum Journey One The Pre- Presidential Years Log cabin size & life within The general store exhibit Courting Mary display Law Office recreation The tombstone The slave auction Political campaign commercials Interesting Items on Display Explored (complete all items) Rushed (complete what you can) Explain Abe s journey from a backwoods boy to Presidential candidate Identify some success Abe had in his early years Name some hardships Abe had in his pre-presidential years Journey Two The White House Years The people outside the White House Mary s dresses Fort Sumter paintings Political cartoons The hall of voices The Civil War in Four Minutes Gettysburg display The funeral procession & recreation Notable Items on Display Explored (complete all items) Rushed (complete what you can) Describe how the Civil War started Describe actions President Lincoln took during the War List some effects of the Civil War Identify major Civil War events Questions 19. Describe life inside Lincoln s boyhood home. 20. What stood out to you about Abe s pre-presidential years? Ghosts in the Library Watched Did not watch 23. Describe the ghosts found in the library. Questions 21. Describe one political cartoon you examined. 22. Name and describe one, specific, major action taken by Lincoln. Lincoln s Eyes Watched Did not watch 24. The movie mentions the myth of Lincoln. What s a myth? Take Away (what will you take away from this site what s the big idea?)
Trip Conclusions 1. The legislative branch, of both the federal government and our state government, are considered ; meaning they have two chambers. Describe the differences between the two chambers. 2. Name each branch of government and its role during a war such as America s Civil War. 3. Based on your trip observations, compare life today in Illinois, with what life was like in the 1850s. 1850s Illinois Today in Illinois 4. List eighth primary sources from the 1800s you personally examined while on the trip. 5. Pick one primary source you examined while on the trip and explain what you learned from it. 6. Describe the myth of Abraham Lincoln. 7. Explain the role that effective effort (hard work) played in the life of Abraham Lincoln and provide proof. 8. Explain how traveling to Springfield has given you a better understanding of the world you live in.