Yreka High School

YHS American Creed: A Land, A Creed, A Dream

Multimedia Projects (videos) created by 11th grade students at Yreka High School in Northern California. The movies explores questions students had after watching the PBS film American Creed and captures the thoughts and feelings of individuals between the ages of 5 and 90 within our small community.

Enforcing the Law in a United America

YHS students, Jack W., Sam V., and Will R., interviewed Yreka PD Detective Derek Duncan regarding the American Creed and whether America is really united in our modern world.

A Family's Story

Pricila J. explores her family's American story through the eyes of her grandfather.

A Foreign Perspective on the US

A YHS student interviewed students from Spain and England while on a school exchange and asked them how they perceived the American Creed. She also asked them to share their thoughts on whether the US was succeeding as a nation.

Land and the American Dream

Tycen B. and Trenton C. of Yreka High School explored the question, "How does/has land influenced your American Dream?" by interviewing three community members from different perspectives.

American Dreams

Nick wondered about what the American dream is and how it changes over time. He interviewed an older neighbor who had also served in the military to find answers to this question. This is Cecil's American story.

In Search of the American Creed

YHS students, Morgan C., Samantha B., and Louis S., interviewed local workers to determine if American is really united and identify the real American Creed.

America Now

Students interviewed and elderly woman and a retired U.S. veteran to learn their American story. Along the way, interviewees shared their wisdom earned through many years of living the American Creed.

Dreams in America

Callie C., Trinity A. and M. Rodriquez wondered what future generations appreciate about America and what their dreams are for their future. Interviews of students in the kindergarten class at Evergreen Elementary School yielded some interesting answers about America.

Is America Changing for the Better

As we progress as a society, we experience many changes - some of which are good, while others are bad. Miguel C., Tyler J. and Paul B. interviewed Americans who have experienced these changes first hand to find the answer to their question.

The American Creed: Veteran's Perspective

A brief overview of the American Creed from the perspective of two local military veterans and whether their view of America changed over the course of their service.

The Problematic System

Mary K., Hollie E., and Hero F. interviewed the administrator of our local hospital, Jonathon Andrus. He shared the problems with the current healthcare system and its impact on Fairchild Medical Center.

America's Challenges

Erika S. and Kaitlyn H. interviewed a local dentist, Dr. Trevor Ragan, and a local rancher, Eric Peters. They wanted to hear their perspective on how and why America is not succeeding.

Opportunities in America

Taylor F. and Ashley F. interviewed local police chief and military veterans, Brian Bowles. They were interested in learning about his unique story and the opportunities he believed he had being American.

America: Our Past Defines Our Future

These Yreka students wanted to revisit old footage to see America's origin story and to see how our story has progressed. They interviewed a local business woman to ascertain if today's American principles are the same as yesterday's.

Is America Succeeding?

This video answers the question "Is America Succeed?" from the perspectives of a wide range of small business owners in rural Northern California. Additionally, they all make recommendations for how we can help America be successful once again.

More responses from California

Surprise Me

My American Creed

It is about what my American creed is as an American.

A Diverse American Creed

Selflessness goes a long way and helping others is important. Condoleezza Rice, Joe Maddon, and David Kennedy understand that the opportunities to succeed in the U.S. will arrive as long as you do not forget to also help your community.

American Creed

The American creed is being able to support the next generation by making life a little bit easier. Americans usually have the same shared values like wanting education, community, and family.

Enforcing the Law in a United America

YHS students, Jack W., Sam V., and Will R., interviewed Yreka PD Detective Derek Duncan regarding the American Creed and whether America is really united in our modern world.

America's Challenges

Erika S. and Kaitlyn H. interviewed a local dentist, Dr. Trevor Ragan, and a local rancher, Eric Peters. They wanted to hear their perspective on how and why America is not succeeding.

America Our World

As an American, I believe we all have the right to freedom. No matter if you're privileged, low class, etc. Freedom belongs to everyone and that's why I wrote this argument to help others see my point of view as a young American.

Is America Succeeding?

This video answers the question "Is America Succeed?" from the perspectives of a wide range of small business owners in rural Northern California. Additionally, they all make recommendations for how we can help America be successful once again.

My American Creed

America is portrayed as the land of the free but not many people get the freedom they need. Many groups of people are challenged in the U.S and struggle to better their lives, I believe that everyone should be given the same opportunities .

America Creed

We started building communities where people feel comfortable and are able to be themselves without being judged by their ethnicity, history or background.

The Freedom of an American

Mountain biking in Lake Forest for Good Dirt to help people in Rwanda have bikes. My grit and determination allows me to finish the 25 mile ride. Thanks to living in America, I am able to afford a nice bike, eat all sorts of food, and help others.

American Creed

An american creed

American Creed

Education is important staring at a young age because many have background and go through unexpected things.

More responses about "history" and "interview"

Surprise Me

The Scape Goats of America

We often focus so much on what is the American Creed or dream when in reality this one dream or creed is made up of every citizen's individual dream. This is an in depth look at the Jewish people's view on life in America.

Made In America

My poetry anthology is about my thoughts and the world that influences them. Everything from American history to random thinking, are all compiled into one anthology.

American Values in the Political Climate of 2018

This is a video conference with teens across the country examining how today's political climate has affected our lives and American Values.

American Creed-Family

My family history connects with my American Creed. In the movie I have related with it so much and have seen many similarities between the stories and my life.

American Creed in the Bible Belt Circa 1980's

After viewing American Creed video with a group of educators, I participated in a Socratic Seminar to discuss the themes and ideas expressed in the documentary. The discussion prompted an experience that I had forgotten. An experience I didn't want to remember.

Unseen similarities

As an expatriate, I was able to experience both European and North American values and found that they are remarkably similar. To show this I created an image of myself using both European and American civil rights articles.

What rights should people living in the US have?

I believe that people in America should have the rights of freedom, freedom of Speech and, to be protected by all the laws granted by the government period. Also to be treated equally no matter the race or sexuality and for everyone to granted justice.

A Foreign Perspective on the US

A YHS student interviewed students from Spain and England while on a school exchange and asked them how they perceived the American Creed. She also asked them to share their thoughts on whether the US was succeeding as a nation.

What We Used To Be. What We Can Still Be.

I wrote about what my American Creed was and what I thought needs to be done in America. Most of these ideals I learned about when I was writing this OpEd and some of them are things that I have learned as I live my life.

Who's America Is It?

An interview of a family member and a reflection on who runs the country.

Canadian/American Dream

An interview with my Grandfather who grew up in Italy during World War II, and moved to Canada when he was 18 to live the "American Dream", but in Canada, and his views on how the Ideals and Creeds of western nations have changed since he came over.

America: Our Past Defines Our Future

These Yreka students wanted to revisit old footage to see America's origin story and to see how our story has progressed. They interviewed a local business woman to ascertain if today's American principles are the same as yesterday's.

American Creed Interviews

For my American Creed project I interviewed people of different races and genders about the issues that America is having today. I made sure to ask everyone the same questions, so I could see the difference in answer. I turned these interviews into a scrapbook:

America: Our Past Defines Our Future

These Yreka students wanted to revisit old footage to see America's origin story and to see how our story has progressed. They interviewed a local business woman to ascertain if today's American principles are the same as yesterday's.

My American Creed

This piece of artwork represents some of the different cultures that make up America and how if we stand united together, people in America are one step closer to achieve their version of the American creed.

The Story of an Orzeł Biały

My American Creed consists of letting life take its course, working hard, and always staying connected to my roots and my family. In this video all three parts are going to be demonstrated,showing how my american creed ties into my family.

Land of the Free as Symbolic as Can Be

Symbols show up on our lives everyday. America has many objects and items that represent the nation and they all have their own meanings and history.

How Being A First Generation Can Affect Views on What it Means to be an American

An examination on the similarities of how children of immigrants view their privileges and what it means to be an American.

As American as Apple Pie

As Americans, we have inherited a firearm tradition that has grown more and more at odds with modern society. If we are to move forward as Americans, we must critically understand this aspect of our history.

American Creed

My piece is about how I view America and what I think it is all about from my perspective as an exchange student.

Family History

To make this paper and further my understanding, I decided to interview my Grandpa to complete this task.

The Future of America

What is your dream? How do you plan to achieve your dream? Do you believe your dream aligns with the American dream?

4th Generation American

Immigration has been a heavy topic for the last few years and it is something that is very important to me. I think that America should continue to try to be a place where most people can come and have a better life.

This is what it means to be an American.

An American is only truly the embodiment of America if they are exemplary, like George Washington. America is often said to be the embodiment of freedom, but behind the blinds, there is much more which occurs. All Americans strive to live the American Dream, which is even more than what MLK Jr. d...

Writing Our Future: American Creed is part of the National Writing Project’s family of youth publishing projects, all gathered under the Writing Our Future initiative.

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