Introduction
"Come see what the thirteen colonies has to offer YOU!"
Colonial America was a time in hisotry that provided many new and exciting opportunities for the Europeans. People were hearing about America and were taking risks to come and settle in these new colonies. This land was divided into three colonial regions:
- New England Colonies 
- Middle Colonies
- Southern Colonies
People settled in these regions and specific colonies for a variety of reasons including different job opportunities, climate and geography and freedom of religion.
Task
You are a retired explorer who has made several voyages to the American colonies. Because of your experience, your expertise is needed immediately.
Several ships are preparing to set sail next year to take people from England to America. However, these people are still unsure of where to settle in the 13 colonies. They are hiring you and your exploration team to return to the colonies, thoroughly research each region and report what you find.
Process
Process:
1. Research each region using the selected websites and your social studies book.
2. Use the "Colonial Regions" graphic organizer to record and organize your findings.
3. After you are done researching each region, you and a team member are going to be assigned one colony/region. 
Your team will design a billboard that will persuade others to settle in your colony. Each of you will have a role to play in creating the bullentin board.
4. Use the rubric that you studied in class to help you achieve the goals needed for this billboard.
Evaluation
Social Studies
"Comparing the Colonies"
