Social+Studies+Activities

__**Activity #1-**__ Create a post card as if you are visiting a mining site in North Carolina in the 1830's-40's. Include what you have learned, seen or experienced in narrative form. You will import digital pictures for your post card. Be sure to document your picture and stamp. Address the post card to Mrs. Helton 545 Charlotte Rd Rutherfordton, NC 28139 Extra Credit: Stamp will be correct postage for that time period. Click on the link below for your postcard template.
 * Electronic Post-Card from the Past**



Create a digital historical plaque for a "Mine" found in North Carolina**.** Include the following in your plaque: Example of mines to use: Reed Gold Mine, Betchlers Mint, Emerald Hollow, Sheffield Mine, Thermal City, and Rose Creek
 * __Activity #2__**
 * Historical Plaque-**
 * Site Name
 * Site Significance
 * Important Dates
 * Other Facts
 * The plaque should be interactive, containing at least one photo, a fact and a sound.**
 * Be sure to document your sites.**

Gold Mining in North Carolina had a great impact on our history, economy, and use of natural resources. Create a cube about this time period (1830-1840's) in North Carolina. Be Creative
 * __Activity #3__**
 * Create a Cube:**
 * You will make a power point slide show with SIX slides.
 * Format each slide to 5.8 X 5.8
 * Add color and graphics to each slide
 * I will give you the box to finish your project
 * Slide 1 + 2**- Natural Resources being mined
 * Slide 3 + 4**- Jobs and life at the Mine
 * Slide 5**- Equipment or techniques used in mining
 * Slide 6**- Interesting facts or information learned -