Succeeding in the New World – Colonial America

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If I knew then what I know now… (120 minutes) > Print/View All Notes

On this page students will complete a writing project to summarize what they have learned. Students will write a “Savvy Colonists’ Guide to the New World,” with each group contributing a column. Consider having students use Word, PowerPoint or plain paper to create this column. You may wish to review the steps of the writing process and the rubric with students as they complete the project. Students should refer to pages 23 – 29 in their Engineering Portfolios to guide them through this activity.

Gather the finished columns into a book and hold a publishing party with the students.

Standards Addressed: 3.B.1.c, 3.C.1.a, 3.D.1.b, 3.D.1.c, D2.Geo.8.3-5, D4.6.3-5, D4.7.3-5, W.5.8, W.5.9, SL1, SSOP3, MTLSS 3.C.1, MTLSS 6.5, 3-5-ETS1-2 opens in new window

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