(Originally written on on May 13, 2014)
OK, I have no idea what the mnhs people will require, but I'm excited about my project. Staring the vast expanse of history in the face, I now know how my students feel trying to pick a topic. So I'm taking my own advice and starting with the topics list on the mnhs website. Here's what appeals to me so far:
- St. Croix River Valley: interesting combination of environmental issues and the story of the Dakota, plus, I could go there
- Hinckley Fire of 1894: fairly contained topic, as I have issues narrowing things down to a manageable focus; not sure how it fits the theme, but there has to be a legacy in there somewhere
- Woman on the Home Front during WWII: different from other topics I've studied, sounds like it fits the theme
- F. Scott Fitzgerald: As an Language Arts teacher, this surely needs to be on my list!
- Recreational Sailing: personal experience sailing with the Minnetonka Yacht club for over 20 years, and easy access to primary sources
- Harriet Bishop: pioneer + teacher = interesting!
- Coya Knutsen: fellow Concordia grad, Julliard, U.S. Congresswoman
That's enough to mull over for now...must let ideas incubate!
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