2. Power Point Template This template would be used to do a PowerPoint presentation on Middletown with third graders. Each student or group of students would be responsible to do one slide. Feel free to add or delete slides from this presentation. This is just an idea and should be changed to meet your purpose.

3. Middletown List the special geographical features of Middletown. Include the importance of the CT River. How many people live in Middletown?

4. History of Middletown Suggested topics Wagunk Indians Indian Hill Cemetery Life in Colonial Middletown

5. Connecticut River Why was it important to early settlers? List the recreational activities that take place on the river.

6. Portland Bridge What is another name for the Portland Bridge? When was it built? Who designed the bridge?

7. Town Hall Suggested Topics Who works at the town hall? What departments are in the town hall? Where is the town hall located? Find a picture of the town hall.

8. Police Department Where is it located? When was it built? How many officers work there? Find a picture of the Police Department. Is there a website for the Police Department? Who is the Chief of Police?

9. Wesleyan Univeristy Go to the Wesleyan University Website. When was it established? How many students go there? What types of degrees could you get there?

10. Russell House What is the history behind the Russell House? What style is the house built in? Why is it important to Middletown?

11. Russell Library Where is it located? Who is Mrs. Samuel Russell? Go to the Russell Library website.

12. Rockwell House List the colonial features of the Rockwell House. Where is it located?

13. Mansfield House Who is General Mansfield? Where is the Mansfield House located? What colonial features can be seen at the Mansfield House?

14. Miscellaneous Information Feel free to add any other information that you feel is important to know about Middletown.