How did Captain Wilbur Kelly use natural resources within the Blackstone River Valley? Objective 1) Students will identify who Captain Wilbur Kelly was and the role rivers had on mill life and transportation in the Blackstone River Valley. 2) Students will analyze a primary source about the canal and Blackstone River Valley. 3) Students will create and design their own six word story on a 5x7 index card, summarizing the primary source. Background About these Materials Rhode Island is a state with an extensive history, as it is part of the original thirteen colonies owned by England and played Duration: 30 Minutes.