GEOGRAPHY & ITS IMPACT ON COLONIAL

LIFEGroup Activity

New England

Middle

Southern

Analyzing OPTICs

All group members discuss/complete an OPTIC over each image

O : Overview. What is the mood? How are colors used? What is the lighting

like? What is the setting?

P : Parts. List the details that are in the visual (facts)

T : Title. If the title is given, how does it relate with the parts? If the title is not

given, what would you entitle the visual and why?

I : Interrelationships and inferences. What do the parts tell you

about what’s going on in the visual? The parts must back up inferences.

C : Conclusion. What does the visual have to do with the topic? Explain the

story behind the image.

Based on Evidence

Identify whether or not the region has the following

features: Access to Water Harbors Natural

Protection Arable Land Natural

Resources Growing Season

Answer the questions:

1.) What kinds of industry can be developed here?2.) Is this area better for urban or rural living? 3.) What are the positive qualities of the area?4.) What are the negative qualities of the area?5.) Which resource was the most useful or helpful?

RAFT-ing Through the Regions

Geography & Impact on Colonial Life R.A.F.T.Role Audience Format Topic

Settler in America

Sibling in Britain Letter

Explain your region & convince

your sibling to join

Based on the assessment of the region's geographical features, write a letter to your

sibling "back home" describing your experience in the new country and convincing them to join

you.Be prepared to share.