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15 Colonial era hobbies Lesson Plans
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- Kindergarten - 8th
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Students examine the hobbies of women in colonial times. They create their own dried bouquet of flowers. They share their bouquets with the class. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students are introduced to the lives and contributions of the first seven presidents of the United States. They, in groups, conduct further research on one of these president and his political platform and design a presentation for the class. Full Review »
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- 4th - 5th
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Students examine laws that have affected women in history: the 1780's, following the United States independence from England; the 1880's, the time of westward expansion, the silver/gold era, and the coming of the Industrial Revolution. Full Review »
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- 2nd
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Students explain the importance of individual action and character. They explain how heroes from long ago and the recent past make a difference in others' lives. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students use artwork and literature to examine the thirteen original colonies of the United States. In groups, they read excerpts of stories and determine why the colonists left England for a different life and discuss the importance of the Mayflower Compact. After viewing various artwork, they describe colonial life and each one's role in the community. To end the lesson, they create their own artwork to show how they view colonial America. Full Review »
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- 8th
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Students discuss the role of trees as one of the most important natural resources. In groups, they examine how the forests nearby helped to shape their urban city. Using the internet, they research the use of the forest in early American History and discover ways to conserve. To end the lesson, they revisit the value of trees and what careers are possible. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students interpret Franklin's style, his ease of writing and content, using this to inspire, motivate and guide them to do more writing. They list Franklin's civic accomplishments and political accomplishments. They name 4 documents he signed and interpret how he felt about his accomplishments. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students research the history of Westville, Connecticut by investigating three main areas of study. They begin with the town's early history, examine its industrial era, and conclude with its influence in the arts. The lesson includes possible field trips to points of interest. Full Review »
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- 2nd
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Students explore today's jobs and use graphic organizers to classify them as providing a good or a service. A variety of resources, such as fiction and nonfiction literature, artifacts, photographs and diaries, are used to acquire information about daily life and the types of jobs that existed in the past. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 8th
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Students examine how drying flowers was a popular hobby for Colonial women during the Colonial era in America. They read and discuss an instruction sheet, and create dried-flower bouquets that are hung upside down and tied with a string. Full Review »
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