Dear customers of Dig America
This is Holly, the CEO of Dig America.
I am here to introduce our groundbreaking package called Dig American Dream.
Our new package is consisted of the discoveries of America about American Dream.
We are heading for five destinations for historical, educational discoveries. This time will be great for not only the adults but children or teenagers who are interested in America or history.
However, journey is not just for sightseeing or just looking.
Without the background of the journey, nothing can be successful.
For better package, hence, we prepared.FAQs #1
-Quotation-
Hello. I am really excited about this package as the Canadian. As you noticed, I am not American. Would you explain what the American Dream exactly means? Thank you.
Hence, we prepared.
American Dream information through wikipedia
The book called " The Great Gatsby" written by F.Scott Fitzgeraldand "An American Tragedy" written by Theodore Dreiser would be helpful to understand American Dream.
Why? Those are the novels at same year 1925 which is criticized as the works that drawn the tragedy of American dream brought from the material affluence of American society. The work of Fitzgeraldand is shown the period of breaking American Dream through the characters. The character Jay Gatsby was lost by the hypocrisy that was from civilized society formed by the money and conflict of actual life symbolized as barren society.
Also, In An American Tragedy of Dreser, Clyde Griffiths who is the character of the book, was the character who only got target of american dreamAmerican Dream, that is, for social status which is worldly,material. The character was described as the person who ignored the universal morality and duty of humans. At last, he got ruined.
Through their lost, two writers brought up the problem of americans values. Both of them showed the necessity of correct mental values through the tragedies of Americans.The Great Gatsby PDF
An American Tragedy PDF file Download
One more way to know American Dreams through music
Madonna " American Life "
Why is it related to the American Dream?
Generally, the lyrics criticized the material civilization of America.
In Madonna's hand, She possessed lots of things, however, she felt blank.
That means to say, she tried her best for the status that expected by the many americans.
Also, she tried her best for keeping the status, now that, she thought that's not that big a deal.
FAQ#2
Why is it important to know about the American dream? We live in 21th century.
Now is 2010. However, we can still find the American Dream. Where?
HERE - the evidence!
Now, the followings are the information of our package, including the five places, transportation and a probable cost, accommodation. We are going to have a experience of 19th century. Like a real 19th century of America. Are you ready for finding the vestiges of American Dream?
#1 Detroit
In Detroit, There are still lots of industrial complex especially, cars.
We are heading for Ford Rouge Factory Tour supported by Henry Ford Museum(20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn). We are going to use train as transportation. To our guesthouse,the price will be $1.
Why are we gonna use guesthouse?
Guesthouse is acturally for foreigners. That's why the price is cheaper than other accommodations. Because of the cheap price, it is possible for workers to be prolonged stay. And, In the guesthouse, we can notice the traces of history. Not only the material traces, we can meet the foreigner or national workes in the guesthouse. They will tell us how they can dream the American dream related to their circumstances. The price of guesthouse will be $15.
And, from the guest house to the museum, Price will be $4. That's about 8km. We are going to enjoy the car history document in the museum for noticing the American Dream. Also, our guide is going to compare the cars from 19th century to now. The entrance fee is $4.We are going to have four hours at museum including the Lunch time. In the Cafeteria of the factory, we are going to have lunch. You will notice the American dream again. Saving time, money - The workers in 19th century wanted to leave as soon as possible with lots of money. Don't forget.
We are going to have same transportation and accommodations as 19th century for real discoveries.
Tips!
It's better to prepare a note and a pen for writing the informations in the museum.
After museum, we are going to come back to our guesthouse for unexpected meeting with foreigners.
At the night time, we are going to have time with awesome night view. We are going to have free shopping time. The Detroit is well-known for traditional markets.
#2 Mystic Seaport 
Next morning, we are going to go Mystic Seaport with the train. It will expect to take 3 hours to go from Deproit by train.The cost will be $20. As yesterday, We are going to go guesthouse. The price is $15.
We are going to Mystic Seaport which is small, hystorical village or museum.
Do you know the movie Mystic Pizza? Here it is. Still, the characters are working as waitress, though.
Acturally this is the place that shipyard had placed from 17th century.The edge of the town, they reproduced the vilage of 19th century. The shipyard is labour-intensive place. That's why lots of foreigners came here for working. We can notice the traces, getting around the villages.
As the activities, we are going to make the toy ship in the villages. The price will be $3. Also, we are going to watch the documents which is displayed still now.(About the traditional hand tools for making ship) We are going to have 5 hours and have late lunch in Cafateria.
At night, like yesterday, we are going to meet people in guesthouse.
The fun of journey cannot be achieved by yourself. The meeting with others will be more memorable and helpful to remember and understand the real story. As different as yesterday, we are going to have tranquil night.
#3 Chicago
Next day, we are going to go Chicago by train. we expect to take 6 hours to reach Chicago.
Are we going to sleep on our way? NO, nonoooooooo
Have you ever heard the song The American dream by Chicago? That song shows the American dream very well. We are going to discuss in the Train with our members in the Package. The lyrics of this song, and the article of this website.
http://icirr.org/en/nadp - the article about the move with the hope of the American Dream
We are going to find the circumstances why people move to Chicago that much.
Also, we are going to the consulate of China and Brazil in Chicago.
(Shown in A D)How many times have you told us:
"Rome wasn't built in a day;
We can believe in the White House;
Everything's cool, go away"?
Capitol Hill, is gonna crumble,
Falling apart at the seams.
We're mighty tired of seeing you stumble;
You're crushing the American dream.
How many cries will convince you
People are going insane?
Though you keep preaching of freedom,
All of your talk is in vain.
[ Find more Lyrics on http://mp3lyrics.org/CuZ ]
Who in the world can we turn to?
Who can we truly believe?
Who really cares what we've gone through?
Who understands? Who gives a damn what we need?
Maybe there's hope for the future;
Hope for the red, white and blue;
Long as we trust in each other,
There's so much more we can do.
Who in the world can we turn to?
Who can we truly believe"
Who understands what we've gone through?
(Who really cares what we need?)
Who really cares what we need?
(Who gives a damn what we need?)
Who gives a damn what we need?
How can you say what you want to say?
How can you be what you want to be?
The journey cannot be limitated by the luxo stuffs. We are going to have experience like real 19th century as much as possible. The joy of the journey cannot be made by yourself. Maybe, Journey is communication. The attraction of the journey is trivial. And, the journey is endless enlightenment.
After reaching to the Chicago, we are going to seperate by two teams to find the evidence of shown article. Why did people move to Chicago? We are going to have three hours to find the evidence, taking the pictures. After three hours, we are going to meet in front of the Printing house in Chicago. Printing industry of chicago was well known from the 19th century.
http://www.explorechicago.org/city/en/things_see_do/attractions/tourism/printing_house_row.html
The printing industry of the 19th century could be evaluated by the industry that the many workers are needed. We are going to visit there to find the evidence. And we are going to go a guesthouse nearby printing house to discuss our informations from Chicago. For third day's meal, we are going to have similar experience like real 19th century. Aren't you curious how people ate?
http://library.thinkquest.org/C005446/Food/English/19thcenturyus.html
Check how people eat the food of 19th century in AMERICA
Similar as the information shown the website, our guide will give you the meat from slaughterhouse. And, Like real wild life, we are going to cook together for one meal. At least, the water and the fire will be provided by the guesthouse. The cost of guesthouse will be $40. Although we don't go to the luxo hotels in our package, guesthouses cannot be limitated as dangerous place.
#4 Grand Canyon
On third day of our journey, we are going to heading for Grand Canyon which is next to Las Vegas. The Grand Canyon is well known for sightseeing place to everyone. What can we notice in Grand Canyon?
Isnt' it just the rock lump? NONONO
What can we expect to notice related the American Dream?
--Grand canyon is consisted of the natural monument. By that, the leisure industry, also accommodation industry develped. So, for the natural monument, people come to see that. However, because of the magnitude, leisure industry developed with the food industry near Grand canyon. The more people comes, the more the industry develops. By that, the more workers needed.
The cost will be $100 for adults, $ 50 for children. We do highly recommend to bring alpenstock, towel for sweating, short clothes for staying the hot water.
#5 San Francisco
After reaching to the Chicago, we are going to seperate by two teams to find the evidence of shown article. Why did people move to Chicago? We are going to have three hours to find the evidence, taking the pictures. After three hours, we are going to meet in front of the Printing house in Chicago. Printing industry of chicago was well known from the 19th century.
http://www.explorechicago.org/city/en/things_see_do/attractions/tourism/printing_house_row.html
The printing industry of the 19th century could be evaluated by the industry that the many workers are needed. We are going to visit there to find the evidence. And we are going to go a guesthouse nearby printing house to discuss our informations from Chicago. For third day's meal, we are going to have similar experience like real 19th century. Aren't you curious how people ate?
http://library.thinkquest.org/C005446/Food/English/19thcenturyus.html
Check how people eat the food of 19th century in AMERICA
Similar as the information shown the website, our guide will give you the meat from slaughterhouse. And, Like real wild life, we are going to cook together for one meal. At least, the water and the fire will be provided by the guesthouse. The cost of guesthouse will be $40. Although we don't go to the luxo hotels in our package, guesthouses cannot be limitated as dangerous place.
#4 Grand Canyon
On third day of our journey, we are going to heading for Grand Canyon which is next to Las Vegas. The Grand Canyon is well known for sightseeing place to everyone. What can we notice in Grand Canyon?
Isnt' it just the rock lump? NONONO
What can we expect to notice related the American Dream?
--Grand canyon is consisted of the natural monument. By that, the leisure industry, also accommodation industry develped. So, for the natural monument, people come to see that. However, because of the magnitude, leisure industry developed with the food industry near Grand canyon. The more people comes, the more the industry develops. By that, the more workers needed.
The cost will be $100 for adults, $ 50 for children. We do highly recommend to bring alpenstock, towel for sweating, short clothes for staying the hot water.
#5 San Francisco
As the last day of our journey, our last schedule is heading for San Francisco. We are going to go Golden Gate Bridge. We are going to use ferry for reaching San Francisco. It cost $20. Golden Gate Bridge started to construct from 1844 with the name of John. As Grand Canyon, Golden gate bridge is still well known as sightseeing place. We can notice that this can be the evidence of that how americans tried for constructing
ideal society. We are going to find the evidences such as accommodations near the Golden Gate Bridge for our activities.
What is Golden Gate Bridge? - wikipedia
ideal society. We are going to find the evidences such as accommodations near the Golden Gate Bridge for our activities.
What is Golden Gate Bridge? - wikipedia
After enjoying the American Dream, We are going to airport.
Are you ready for enjoying our package? Do not hesitate for booking.
We are going to make postcard by hand and put like this.
As shown pictures, we are not going to use the modern techniques. We focused on the same circumstances as 19th centuries.
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Reflection
1. a) Which main topic does the artifact relate to? In what ways?
It does relate to Building the modern economy. Basically, American dreams to foreigners mean to earn the money in America. They went for vitalization of economy. And, foreigners can invest money from that money. Not only that, for market economization, America still manage the places such as Grand Canyon, Bridge shown above. That is part of building better-modern economy.
It does relate to Building the modern economy. Basically, American dreams to foreigners mean to earn the money in America. They went for vitalization of economy. And, foreigners can invest money from that money. Not only that, for market economization, America still manage the places such as Grand Canyon, Bridge shown above. That is part of building better-modern economy.
b) Which other main topics does it also relate to?
It relates to the urbanization,too. People assembled with the dream, then that means to say,a settlement is formed. They tried to develop the country,earning money. It cannot be limitated to the city. Because the American Dream does affect to the whole America.
It relates to the urbanization,too. People assembled with the dream, then that means to say,a settlement is formed. They tried to develop the country,earning money. It cannot be limitated to the city. Because the American Dream does affect to the whole America.
2. Why did you choose this artifact, and how much time did you spend creating and or processing it?
I spent almost a day for creating this artifact. I think that's because i don't have any basic backgrounds of America. By searching, reading, organizing, i learned what American dream means first. And, i applied my ideas to make my own travel company. I did try for not using any professional or modern ways of everything such as transportation,accommodation, even advertisement. To try for offering real experience like 19th century took too much time to me. However, i do like the ways of applying my informations like this. Even though that's true that i spent lots of time to make this, it doesnot mean that i didn't enjoy it. If i don't enjoy making this artifact, i maynot choose it.
3.What insights and understanding have you gained from the creation and/or processing of this artifact?
First of all, I totally got the meanings of the American Dream. When Mr.K first mentioned about American Dream in the class, I didn't acturally know the meanings of that. I thought that may just the peaceful combination with Americans. Through this artifact, i learned that the aspects of the American Dream are various still now. To foreigners, native americans, the statesman of other countries and so on. To native Americans, the American dream was the way to improve the ability to manage. That causes class society. On the other hand, to foreigners, it was the only hope to make money. That makes people more diligent. And, i tried to make offer as similar as real 19th centuries for my travel company. That's why i surf for the real informations about eating and advertisement of 19th centuries, real offering service in the Museum and so on.(http://advertising.harpweek.com/ - advertising..
http://www.frontdoor.com/City-Guide/Detroit-MI-USA/Detroit-Like-No-Place-Else- detroit city guide,http://library.thinkquest.org/C005446/Food/English/19thcenturyus.html - This website does have lots of informations that i had learned in the class.)
4.Does this artifact reflect your best work and/or ideas? Why, or why not?
I think i reflect my kind of best work.It is natural for students to search for informations. While i was searching for the informations, the think just came to me. "What if we travel from now for finding the remaining documentaries or evidences of the American Dream?" And, i did invent my new way.
5.Rate this artifact on a scale of -5 to 5(0 is neutral) for the following 4 criterion:
a) Impact on the quality of your Portfolio 5
b)Impact on your level of happiness/enjoyment 5
c)Impact on your learning 5
It was great opportunities to learn about the American Dream, the circumstances of 19th century through the searching, also bit of geography. Can you see that i didn't use anything for putting the postcard on something like utility pole? The only thing i used was the twig which the 19th centuries also have.
It was great opportunities to learn about the American Dream, the circumstances of 19th century through the searching, also bit of geography. Can you see that i didn't use anything for putting the postcard on something like utility pole? The only thing i used was the twig which the 19th centuries also have.
d)Level of creativity and originality 5
6.Any additional commencts.
:) Don't forget to book as soon as possible.
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