Bellingham History
Were the first residents of Bellingham coastal or plateau Native Americans?
Coastal
Which region is Bellingham in?
Coastal region
What percent of Bellingham's population is white?
85%
Why were Native American tribes attracted to Bellvue?
Salmon and Shellfish
Is Bellingham closer to Seattle or Spokane?
Seattle
Who was Bellingham named after?
Sir William Bellingham
What are the natural resources that settlers were interested in in Bellingham?
Coal and seafood
Is the mean income in Bellingham over or under $50,000?
Under ($46,000)
What is an example of an activity you can do with your students based on OSPI standards?
Make a timeline, make a KWL chart, make a t-chart.
When was Bellingham claimed by the United States?
1792
What is the population of Bellingham? (round to nearest 10,000)
95,000 people
Sticky note wall, Kahoot, Jeopardy, KWL Chart, Exit ticket
Who named the town of Bellingham?
Name one of the tourist attractions in Bellingham!
Whatcom Falls Park, SPARK Museum of Electrical Inventions, Fairhaven Historic District, Bellingham Farmers Market