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The American Revolution and Williamsburg

For Teachers Pre-K - 12th
Williamsburg provides a way for students to learn about the American Revolution.
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Hidden Science in Colonial Living

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders evaluate evidence that indicates a physical change has occurred. In this colonial living lesson, 5th graders explore the science involved in the making of items used in colonial life, such as, bread, butter, soap, candles,...
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Colonial Williamsburg

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders study about Colonial Williamsburg and become "experts" in one aspect of that period. They will actively seek and share their knowledge via the internet.
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Virginia Studies

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students describe life in the Virginia colony. They explain how geography influenced the relocation of Virginia's capital from Jamestown to Williamsburg, to Richmond. Students compare/contrast life in Jamestown and Williamsburg.
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Virginia Studies

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students describe life in the Virginia colony. They explain how geography influenced the relocation of Virginia's capital from Jamestown to Williamsburg, to Richmond. Students compare/contrast life in Jamestown and Williamsburg.
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Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

Colonial Williamsburg: Tour the Town

For Students K - 1st
Take an interactive tour of Colonial Williamsburg to experience and explore The Revolutionary City and to see Colonial Williamsburg's modern properties. By clicking on a blue icon, you will get in-depth information on each point of...
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Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

Colonial Williamsburg: Classroom Tested Lesson Plans

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Detailed lesson plans are provided for many colonial Williamsburg happenings.
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Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

Colonial Williamsburg History

For Students 9th - 10th
This page goes directly to the homepage of Colonial Williamsburg, which historically reenacts the life of early English settlement in Virginia.
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Virtual Williamsburg 1776

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents the Revolutionary City, that is, Williamsburg, Virginia as we understand it to have existed in 1776. The presentation consists of a 3D model and documentary evidence such as letters, diaries, and legal papers.
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Utah Education Network

Uen: Colonial Williamsburg

For Students 9th - 10th
You will find web sites, documents and resources about Colonial Williamsburg, as well as information about the Colonial Williamsburg Electronic Field Trip.
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Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

Colonial Williamsburg: Kids Zone: Colonial Postcard Maker

For Students K - 1st
An online interactive activity in which students create a postcard with a scene from colonial Williamsburg and send by email to a friend.
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Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

Colonial Williamsburg: Kids Zone: Brickmaker Build Up

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Learning game in which students follow directions to put the activities in order in the timeline to see how the fascinating process and art of brickmaking.
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Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

Colonial Williamsburg: Kids Zone: Tool Trouble

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Learning game in which students help the blacksmith in colonial Williamsburg find his tools and learn about the art of working with metals and iron.
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Colonial Williamsburg: Kids Zone: Heads Up for the Colonists

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Learning game in which students learn about life in the colonies and colonial dress as they select appropriate hats for each role in colonial society.
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Colonial Williamsburg: Merchant Match Up

For Students 3rd - 8th
Match these Historic Area establishments with their appropriate signs.
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Our American Revolution: The American Revolutionary Cities

For Students 9th - 10th
The major cities in colonial America played a huge role in preparing for the Revolutionary War, both in terms of ways of governing and philosophy. Read about Philadelphia, Williamsburg, New York, and Boston and the events in those cities...
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Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

Colonial Williamsburg: George Washington in Williamsburg

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explores George Washington's visits to the city of Williamsburg, Virginia. Content includes information on whom he visited, as well as personal elements of his life.
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Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

Colonial Williamsburg Museum

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the Colonial Williamsburg home page. Includes a virtual field calendar educational information, calendar of events, and tourism information.
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Virginia Trekkers

Virginia Trekkers

For Students 3rd - 8th
Travel Virginia with the Virginia Trekkers, a group of hardy teachers, as they trek around the beautiful State of Virginia! Virtually visit areas of geological and historical significance across the five regions: Appalachian Plateau,...
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The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation: Colonial Gardener

For Students 1st - 5th
Weed the garden to keep the flowers alive in the gardens at Colonial Williamsburg.
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Virginia 400: Your Online Guide to 400 Years of Virginia History, 1607 2007

For Students 9th - 10th
A portal to a multitude of sites dealing with the teaching and learning about Virginia history and beyond.