Vista Language Arts Lessons

Flower Power was a slogan used during the late `1960's and early 1970's as a symbol of passive resistance and nonviolence. It is rooted in the opposition movement to the Vietnam War 1. What is the flower power slang ? -The phrase stemmed from the flowers the iconoclasts often wore to demonstrate their pacifism. -Devotees were flower children or flower people, hippies were also know as the flower-power generation. -The noun youthquake also appeared in the mid-1960's to further describe the movement. 2. What is the concept of flower power? -Coined in 1965 by acclaimed poet and voice of his generation Allen Ginsberg, "flower power"  was used to inspire a movement in which anti-war demonstrators focused on positive values such as peace and love instead of brute force. 3. What is an example of flower power? -Hippies embraced the symbolism of Flower Power by dressing in clothing with embroidered flowers and vibrant colors.  -Hippies were often seen in public wearing flo

  Gloria Steinem - Marcg 25, 1934 Toledo, OH Feminist Type: Second Wave of Feminism Profession:Author, Journalist, Orator, Screenwriter, Columnist, Spokeperson 1. How did Steinem change the world? -A leading feminist spokesperson since the mid-20th century, she helped launch a variety of groups and publications dedicated to promoting civil rights.  -In 2013 Steinem was awarded the Presidental Medal of Freedom for her work in the  women's liberation movement. 2. Why was Steinem a hero? -From her humble Ohio childhood, Steinem grew up to become an acclaimed journalist,  trailblazing feminist, and one of the most passionate leaders and spokewomen for women's rights in the late 20th and early 21st century. 3.  What did Steinem do to fight for equality? Steinem participated in the founding of the Coalition of Labor Union Women, Voters for Choice Women Against Pornography and the Women's Media Center. 4. Is Steinem a radical femnist? -Although most frequently considered a liberal

  Dolores Clara Fernandez Huerta born April 10, 1930 in Dawson, New Mexico, is an American  labor leader and civil rights activist who with Cesar Chavez is the co-founder of the United Farm  Workers Association which later became the Agriculture Workers Organizing Committee and is  now known as UFW -United Farm Workers. 1. What is Dolores Huerta best known for? -Dolores was the co-founder with Cesar Chavez of the National Farmworkers Association which became the United Farm Workers of America. -Dolores is a tireless advocate for the rights of farmworkers, Mexican American immigrants, women, and LGBTQ populations. 2. Why do we celebrate Dolores? -April 10 is Dolores Huerta Day, and it is also her birthday born in 1930.  Dolores has spent her  entire adult life working to advance the rights of farmworkers and to empore women. 3. What did Dolores do for aid  for dependent families? - Dolores secured state-backed "aid for dependent families" and disability insurance for injured C

  First Red Cross assignment 1881 Michigan Clara Barton (December 25, 1821 North Oxford, MA-April 12, 1912 90 yrs old- Glen Echo, MD Education: Clinton Liberal Institute 1. What is Clara Barton known for? Clarissa Howard Barton, known as Clara, is one of the most honored women in American history. Barton risked her life to bring supplies and support to the soldiers during the Civil War. She founded the American Red Cross in 1881, at the age of 59, and led it for the next 23 years. -Born in Massachusetts in 1821, she was the youngest of five children. -Clara supplemented her early education with practical experience, working as a clerk and book keeper for her oldest brother. -She worked for several years as a teacher, even starting her own school in New Jersey in l853. 2.  How many lives did Clara save for the men missing in action during the Civil War and beyond? Barton and her small staff received 63,000 requests for help.  They were able to locate over 22,000 men located in the Missi

  Johnny Appleseed (born John Chapman, September 26, 1774-March 18, 1845) was an American  pioneer nurseryman who introduced apple treees to large parts of Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and the present day Ontario, as well as the northern countries of present day West Virginia. 1.What is the moral of the story of Johnny Appleseed? John Chapman followed the word of God and served the country by planting apple seeds all over the country. -Moral reasoning in the story focuses on concern for relationships and concern for law and order. -The theme of the story is Give generously and without discriminating, even if the gift is simple. 2.What is the myth of Johnny Appleseed? Johnny Appleseed's energy for planting trees was super-human.  Nearly all of the orchards in the  new west were the result of his labors. -Johnny Appleseed was considered St. Francis and Santa Claus wrapped into one bundle. 3. What were the lessons learned from Johnny Appleseed? -Beyond s preading apple trees