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- 6th - 12th
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Students read a New York Times article in order to explore issues about the celebration of Columbus Day. They, working in groups, research the legacy of exploration and colonization. They use the research to create a first person narrative. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students are introduced to the colon and the relationship it has with the body. They learn the process of digestion, the process of the colon, and why fiber is necessary for a healthy diet and a healthy colon. Full Review »
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- 5th - 11th
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Students explore the reasons that people wanted to colonize the Americas. They compare and contrast the reasons and create advertisements, urging people to settle in the New World. Full Review »
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- 8th - 12th
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Students research the physical and cultural geography of Liberia, the important people associated with the movement, and the American Colonization Society. They produce a pamphlet promoting the goals of the ACS. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students read an article online "Colonization and Emigration" and break into debating groups. They research points that support their side, namely whether or not the American Colonization Society was for or against segregation. They debate and debrief. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students discuss their prior knowledge of what colonization means and give their opinions of why someone would want to start a colony. After recording their answers on web map they read about the English colonization in their books; taking notes as necessary. Full Review »
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- 8th
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Students explore the nature of European colonization in the Americas. They compare how it relates to the inception of their community. Students identify the mjor players in America's colonization and explore the motivations and characteristics of the colonization. Full Review »
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- 7th - 10th
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Students explore the first permanent English settlement in America. They explain the reasons for English colonization in America. Students locate Jamestown on a map of Virginia and discuss the significance of the settlement. Full Review »
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- 8th
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Students explore the colonization of Pennsylvania and the Quaker religion. They share how they believe Quakers treated the Native Americans. Students take notes and listen to a lass lecture. Afterwards, they write at least two Quaker beliefs. Students complete a Quaker analogy worksheet. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students investigate the concept of colonization found in the state of Virginia while conducting research using different resources. Then they compare and contrast the population of today with that of the days of colonization in early America. Full Review »

