"New State Nickname"
You have just been informed that the Governor of Washington State is tired of the old Washington State Nickname ("The Evergreen State"). He is hiring you to come up with a new state nickname for Washington. He wants the new nickname to stand for something very special about Washington State.
"Choose Your Chief"
You have been transported back in time to the early 1800's. You find that you have become a Native American of those times. The Captain of the Time Machine tells you that you have to live with one of the American Indian tribes for one year, before he will come back to pick you up. You need to decide which Indian Chief you would prefer to live with, as a member of his tribe, for one year.
"Native Americans' Contributions"
What are two or three beliefs or skills of North American Indians that are still important in today's society? How so?
"New Home"
You and your team are villagers of the Lummi Indian tribe. You have decided to relocate to another home. Find an alternative site in the State of Washington where you could resettle. List the main things you will be looking for in selecting a new site.
"New Business"
It is the year 1910. You are a new settler in early Whatcom County. You moved to Whatcom County in order to set up a new business. What kind of a business do you intend to open? Give your business a name. Explain why Whatcom County is the best place to locate this business. Encourage people to use your business!
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