1. Group Activity

2. Analyzing OPTICs All group members discuss/complete an OPTIC over each image O Overview O : Overview. What is the mood? How are colors used? What is the lighting like? What is the setting? P Parts P : Parts. List the details that are in the visual (facts) T Title 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 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. C : Conclusion. What does the visual have to do with the topic? Explain the story behind the image.

3. 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?

4. RAFT-ing Through the Regions Geography & Impact on Colonial Life R.A.F.T. RoleAudienceFormatTopic 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.