I.+Culminating+Synthesis+Project


 * Culminating Synthesis Project **

Title: Creating the 14th Colony

Overview: After studying the thirteen colonies students will work in cooperative groups to create their own colony. This will help students to understand the difficulties the colonists had to endure in working together. Students will have to:
 * Name their colony
 * Choose a location for their colony
 * Write a compact
 * Choose essential items needed to live in the colony

Activities: 1.) Make a list of the 12 most important items that you could bring from your country to this new colony (make sure you give the reason you chose each item)

2.) Choose a geographical location for your colony on a fictitious regional map, include various physical features, display this map on your poster board - consider the features necessary for survival and future development and display this on your map.

2.) Create a brief history to describe the major historical events and people that led to the founding and development of the colony (this may be fictisious but base it on real events)- display this information in the form of a timeline using words, dates and icons.

4.) Design the construction of the first community shelters or village - think about the size of the population and stockades for defense. Research and look at other early English colonies such as Jamestown for ideas. This should be displayed as a visual drawing or 3-D creation - be creative.

5.) Design a colonial flag or banner to represent the colony. Consider basic designs and symbolism of your flags shapes and figures. Use creative materials to display this on your poster board.

6.) Write a compact for the colony - include the rights and responsibilities of the colonists, the laws that govern the colony, and the type of government that the colony will have. Review other compacts before you begin.

7.)Share your work with the class by displaying your poster in the class room and introducing the colony to the other colonist.

8.)Students work will be graded on content, individuality, creativity and neatness.

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