My Journey to America

You and your family have decided to leave your home in England in 1632 to travel to the New World. You are very brave and excited about your trip so you will keep a scrapbook of your journey. You will write a journal and collect and create artifacts that you find valuable and will help you remember your journey.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Task

Your task is to make a scrapbook. You will include pictures, journal entries, letters, and maps as you answer all of the questions listed below.

 

First create a Title Page.

 

What information goes on a Title Page?

 

What is a copyright?

Now you are ready to begin completing your scrap book.

What do you know about life in England in the 17th century?

 

Who are your family members?

Use this link to answer the questions about your family.

    Click here to see what some colonists were like.

Once you have recorded the answer to these questions on your question sheet you can complete the page in your scrapbook that says

My family members are...

Don't forget to draw your familiy's picture. What does your family look like?

Play Dress Me Up

 

 

Now let's find out why you are making this journey. Click here to view a video. Read what other students in our schools wrote about our early colonists. Or check out these web sites to answer your questions

Reasons for leaving England
Why is your family leaving England behind and risking so much to live in this new country?

 

Once you have recorded the answers to these questions on your question sheet you can complete the page that says

Why we are leaving England.

Describe your experiences on the ship.

    • How long was your journey?
    • What were the conditions like?

    Use these sites to get information to answer these questions,
   

What prized possessions did each of you bring?

    Why did you choose to take those things with you? Use this link to find out what the Pilgrims brought  Things the Pilgrims Brought .

    Once you have recorded the answer to these questions on your question sheet you can complete the page in your scrapbook that says

    My prized possessions....

    Describe how you felt when you first saw America.
    Describe your experience when you arrived in New Hamphire. First let's read about New Hampshire History in World Book.

      How did you get to Dover?

      What types of problems did you face?

      What was interesting to see?
       
    Where will your family live? What is your Daily Life like? Go to the Virtual Children's Museum or read this article to find out the answers to 3 of the questions below.

    What does your clothing look like?

    What does your house look like?

    What do you do for fun?

    How does your family earn a living?

    What do you eat?

    Check out this colonial village

     

     

    How will your life be different in America?

    Listen and read about these children's new lives in America.

     
     


Think about all you have been through to risk coming to this country. Explain your feelings and thoughts.

Resources

The Internet Resources


 

Electronic Encyclopedia

 

HAPPY SAILING!
GOOD LUCK IN AMERICA!

Credits

This project was a collaborative effort between Kingswood High School Librarians Susan Fuller, Karen Libby and Ann Olkkola and Effingham Elementary School fourth grade teacher Sarah Olkkola.
 

Teacher Notes

The following Rubric was established for assesment of the project.

 

Excellent

Very 
Good

Good

Fair

Answered all questions

4

3

2

1

Worked cooperatively.

4

3

2

1

Managed time wisely

4

3

2

1

Used computer and books as resources

4

3

2

1

Documented sources

4

3

2

1

Wrote clear, coherent,and detailed information

4

3

2

1

Organized information and artifacts.

4

3

2

1