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- 9th - 12th
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Students explain the effects of Puritanism on daily life in Colonial New England. They examine the ways in which religion affects a society's citizens and analyze group and institutional influences on people, events, and elements of culture. Full Review »
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- 4th - 6th
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Students are divided into groups (3-5 students per group is recommended). Each group be assigned a region of Colonial America (New England, Middle, or Southern). They conduct research using various sources such as texts, library m Full Review »
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- 3rd
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Students learn the vocabulary of New England and the Middle Colonies. They label maps, and answer questions about the colonies. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the time in which the Puritans lived in colonial New England. In groups, they research the Puritans view on life and death and discuss as a class. They read gravestones, diaries and other primary sources to discover more about their daily life. To end the lesson, they research the way contangious diseases made their way into New England and the effect on the population of the Puritans. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 10th
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Students compare and contrast the various types of architecture in the Southern colonies. Using slides, they discuss how the homes were made and the materials used. In groups, they identify how the types of homes reflected the lifestyles of the colonists living in the Southern colonies. 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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- 5th
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Students examine the lives of ordinary people living in New England. Using primary source documents, they identify the economic changes during the time period and how changing from an agricultural society to one of trade changed America. They compare and contrast the role of men and women in colonial America as well. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students understand the similarities and differences between English and Native American conceptions of the land and town settlement. They understand how the colony of Massachusetts developed and expanded. Students understand the causes of King Philip's War. They understand how maps can reveal the cultural assumptions of particular times and places. Full Review »
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- 3rd
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Students complete a unit on Colonial America. They define key vocabulary terms, color and label a map, participate in class discussions, listen to an excerpt from the book "Pilgrims of Plymouth" by Marcia Sewell, create a class quilt, and compose a letter written from the point of view of a colonist. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students discuss the ways geography played a part in determining the lifestyle pursued by colonists in each region of New England. They use four outline maps (original 13 colonies, New England region, middle colonies, southern colonies). Students use their textbooks and desk atlas to complete the maps. They discuss their answers. Full Review »
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