Students will research historical narratives by examining primary source materials provided by local historical societies and museums, interviewing indigenous communities to gather oral histories on migration, and documenting their findings in digital project boards for collaborative critique and shared understanding of migration motives and cultural impacts in Early America.

Students will synthesize their research into a specific, actionable problem statement to guide the creation of an interactive map, focusing on how historical migration and trade patterns shaped Early America and its cultural exchanges.

Students will brainstorm and collaborate in teams to generate diverse ideas and solutions by drawing upon historical insights from primary sources and community partnerships, exploring migration, trade, and cultural patterns to inform their interactive map designs while utilizing digital tools and physical resources.

Students will collaborate in teams to prototype interactive map components using digital tools, incorporating primary sources and community insights, and refine their work based on peer and mentor feedback shared on the 'Project Board'.

Students will conduct short presentations of their interactive maps in a gallery walk format, engage audience members in exploring their visual journeys, and use feedback for refinement and deepened understanding of migration patterns and cultural impacts.