Build Your Own Plantation

So...do you think you could build a plantation from scratch, like the first settlers had to when they arrived in North America? Here's your chance to try. Find a partner or group of 3 and visit the Plantation Link. Make sure to read or listen to all of the directions first because you will get some helpful hints on how to not only survive, but be successful.



Leave a post for me to let me know about your progress.

Inventors and Inventions of the 1800s

Cotton Candy, Coca Cola, Bicycles, Sewing machines, and Basketball. What do the all have in common????? Each one was invented or patented in the 1800s! Check out the following websites that give you an idea of more inventions of the 1800s.

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Choose at least 5 inventions that interest you. Leave a message here that lists your choices.You will narrow this choice down to 2 (in class) and find more information about the invention and its inventor.

Then, you will be making trading cards to share. ( more information to follow in class)

Hope to hear from you soon! ~ Mrs. J.