by Melanie Alexander, Jackling Elementary

Students will create a new colony. They will research areas within the 13 colonies to decide where the best place is for their colony to be. They will consider natural resources and physical features of the land. They will also consider basic life skills and how their government will work.

Introduction

 It is the 1630's and King Charles l has granted you land in America . You gather a group of people who wish to go to the New World with you. You find a ship and set sail. You don't know what awaits you in this new land, but you are excited for a new adventure.