The first is an example of a document that I created that made the field trip seem as if we were stepping back in time. I used a font that looked as if it were written it the age, printed it out on regular copy paper, soaked it in coffee, and burned the edges to simulate the paper of the time. Finally, I made feather pens and had the students sign. It was also fun as I spoke in the language of the time, which inspired the students to do the same.

Mrs. Bradshaw was a wonderful teacher and brought so many wonderful ideas to the class. This was just a sample of one.

 

In the name of God, on this the Eighth day of September 2008, Amen. We whose names shall be underwritten are on a journey to produce a new society. We by the grace of God himself do set off to The Park of Berg, to establish a new society under God. We in solemn agreement and in correspondence with each other do hereby meet in agreement that we shall show an utmost respect for each other. We shall also combine ourselves together in civil accord. We shall unite in equal task, and form a government as one accord in complete obedience. Thus say all in accord.

  The laws established  are as follows:

1.       All colonists are to keep with the rest of the colonists.

2.    There are to be no colonists to venture to the water’s edge, as its flow is uncertain at this season.

3.    The use of natural items is only permitted if said material has fallen on the ground. No material is to be taken from live plants or surroundings.

4.  Colonists are to be in agreement with the authority that is to be chosen, and in  materials that are to be made.

The community leaders and their duties are as follows:

Master Derek-

MasterKyle-

MasterJames-

Mistress Felicia-

Mistress Hannah-

Mistress Crista-

Mistress Kristiann-

Mistress Rose-

Mistress Rachael-

Tasks at hand:

I.                        There shall be a map maker named and a map shall be made of the established society.

II.                        *There shall be a flag or banner maker and a flag or banner shall be made to show the importance of the society.

III.                        *A tracker shall be named and shall become familiar with the surrounding plants, animals (tracks) and terrain…they shall draw each.

IV.                        *There shall be an officer named and shall make a weapon in order to defend the colony.

V.                        There shall be a weaver named in order to make a basket for the community to gather essential sustenance in.

VI.                        There shall be an artesian named to create jewelry, or a piece of art to trade to other communities.

VII.                        There shall be a rope maker named and they shall make binding rope for use in a multitude of colonial tasks.

VIII.                        There shall be a trapper named and they shall make a trap in order to bring pelts for trading and clothing, and meat for preparation and storage.

IX.                        There shall be a person responsible for creating a vessel to collect and serve water.

Leaders shall be nominated to fill these leadership positions along with their other duties:

Governor, Sherriff, Parson, Teacher, Merchant, Military Leader, Hunting Leader, Textile Leader, & Rations Supervisor

This colony shall forever more be known as:

 

Thus say us:

 

Colonial Organizer and Ship Captain

 

 

Governor          Sherriff                           Parson

 

 

 Teacher                     Merchant                         Military

 

 

Hunting                      Textile                             Rations

 The following is an example of an art project that I did with my 7th and 8th grade class. It is a Horn Book. A Horn Book was the first school text of the colonies.

 Aa           Bb            Cc            Dd

Ee            Ff             Gg            Hh

Ii              Jj              Kk            Ll

Mm        Nn           Oo            Pp

Qq           Rr            Ss             Tt

Uu                    Vv           Ww         Xx

Yy           Zz

In the name of The Father & of The Son & of The

Holy Ghost. Amen

Our Father which art in Heaven, Hallowed

be Thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be

done, on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this

day, our daily bread and forgive us our

trespasses as we forgive them that trespass

against us. Lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the

Kingdom & the power & the glory

forever. Amen