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Creating
- Accessing the following site, have students create their own message in Morse code on something they have learned about early settlers in North Dakota. Have students exchange their messages with classmates to decode.
- http://morsecode.scphillips.com/morse.html
- To check their work, have students access the following site and type in their message to see if their code is correct.
- Other sites on Morse code are found in the Morse Code Web Links.
- Have students make their own pioneer apple doll by following the directions at the following site
- Have students make their own corn husk doll by following the directions at the following sites
- Have students learn how to make their own soap by viewing the following site
- Have students build their own covered wagon. Directions are found at the following site
- Have students be part of a quilting bee and design their own quilt to display on the walls of the classroom. Designs of quilt patterns can be found at
the following site
- Have students choose to create a mode of transportation of their choice and either make a large-scale drawing of it or create a
replica using various types of materials. Transportation ideas can
be found at
the following site
- Have students complete the following activity on creating their own town.
- You have been asked to create a town on paper because you think the railroad is coming and will bring people there. Draw a detailed map or create a replica of the town you envision. Include buildings, streets, etc. On paper, describe it in detail.
- What will be included in the town?
- How many people do you expect to move there? What are things that will need to be considered before inviting people to come and settle there?
- Will the town have the chance of becoming just a “paper town”?
- What could people do to ensure the town stays alive?
- Who will be a major part of the town? Explain.
