Week+3+-+Discussion

=Discussion=
 * Postings due Wednesday (9/10) at 9:20 for Class 8-E; at 12:10 for Class 8F. - "Space Colony" (Posting instructions here)**
 * Comments due Friday (9/12) at 8:00 for Class 8-F; at 9:20 for 8E** - **"Space Colony"**
 * Go to Discussion for all Posts**

Recall the experiences of early colonists in attempting to create a permanent settlement in America. What factors contributed to their success? What factors contributed to their failure?


 * Think About:**
 * The skills, trades, and work habits of the people settling in the colony.
 * John Smith's leadership. Good or bad?
 * Conflicts between settlers and natives.
 * Making a profit.

Let's imagine for a moment that you have overcome the major challenges preventing man's exploration of deep space and, as a result, have discovered a habitable planet for humans to live on in a nearby solar system. Now, because of the success of your exploration, nations all across the world want to send their countrymen to live there so that they can establish settlements and begin to claim lands and resources for their home country. To make sure that your country is not left out, your country's leader has placed you in charge of establishing your country's settlement on the new planet. You know from your studies of U.S. History that establishing a successful colony will not be easy. If one does not plan carefully, the colony will not survive and hundreds of people will die. Based on what you have learned this week from your readings and discussions, explain what you will do so that your colony will be a success and the mistakes and failures of the people at Jamestown and other colonial settlements won't be repeated again.


 * Important Notes**
 * Class 8-E and 8F Post their responses. Discussion post is due Wednesday at 9:20 and 12:10 respectively. Grades will be based on the quality of the post and its on-time completion.


 * Class 8-E and 8-F **respond** to at least two of your colleagues’ postings by sharing your thoughts about their plan for avoiding the mistakes of colonists in the past.
 * Do you think their plan will succeed? Why or Why not? Be specific. (Provide your Argument, Reason, & Evidence)
 * What suggestions would you offer to improve their plan?


 * Remember all the students must have their post commented on by at least two people. Only comment on a student with feedback on their post already **AFTER** you have commented on a student who had none.