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Do not Tax the Colonies
In this teaching primary resources worksheet, learners read and excerpt of an interview with Benjamin Franklin regarding taxation . Students read the excerpt and discuss its significance.
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The Stamp Act
In this teaching American history worksheet, students examine a primary source document regarding the Stamp Act. Students discuss their impressions of the document.
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The Boston Tea Party
Young scholars analyze the impact of Tea Act in the colonies. In this colonial America lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the Tea Act, Samuel Adams's execution of the Boston Tea Party, and British...
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Primary and Secondary Documents for Colonial Times
Learners investigate the Colonial Era by completing a template on their computers. In this U.S. History instructional activity, students discuss the differences between primary and secondary sources and identify several different...
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Design a Stamp/Plan a Protest
In this Stamp Act worksheet, students consider the justice of the Stamp Act as they respond to 1 short answer question. Students also consider both sides of the legislation as they design their own stamps and design their own protest of...
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We Are Colony! Settlement Design
Students explore government systems. In this colonial America instructional activity, students consider colonial settlement needs as they design settlements that can sustain themselves and meet the needs of colonists.
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Crispus Attucks and the Boston Massacre
Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this Boston Massacre lesson, students listen to a lecture regarding the massacre and Crispus Attucks. Students respond to discussion...
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Colonial America: Causes Of The American Revolution
Young scholars examine the causes of the American Revolution. In this colonial America instructional activity, students read handouts regarding the sequence of events that led to the commencement of the war. Young scholars complete the...
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Breaking Down the Declaration of Independence
Students examine the Declaration of Independence. In this colonial America lesson, students analyze the three sections of the Declaration and determine the beliefs the founding fathers had about rights.
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A Furious Mob
In this Stamp Act worksheet, students read and discuss an excerpt titled "A Furious Mob," which was written by Governor Thomas Hutchinson regarding the events of August 26, 1765.
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Oath of Support for the Stamp Act of 1765
In this Stamp Act worksheet, students fill in the blanks of the oath of support for the Stamp Act. Student also sign the fictitious document to show their support of the act.
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Stamp Act: Support of Oppose
In this American Revolution worksheet, students complete a graphic organizer with information regarding the support and opposition of the Stamp Act.
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Anatomy of a Gown: Colonial Clothing
Students investigate the fashion of women in the Colonial period and it's effect on women today. For this women's history lesson, students read literature regarding where gowns came from, who wore them, and what they looked like....
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Boycotting Baubles of Britain
Students examine the role of British commodities in the Revolutionary War. In this American Revolution lesson, students discover the British commodities that colonists needed and investigate the success of the boycotting campaigns by...
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Colonies Word Scramble
In this American colonies worksheet, students examine 13 sets of letters and unscramble them to correctly spell the names of the 13 colonies.
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Bartering for a Living: Lesson 3
Students explore the concept o bartering during colonial times. In this colonial lesson, students discover what it was like to live and servive during the colonial times. Students also discover how people using to barter for...
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Johnny Tremain
Students study the Revolutionary War. For this colonial America lesson, students read Johnny Tremain by Esther Forbes. Students discuss chapter 1 as they respond to the provided discussion questions.
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Jamestown Journey Part 3
Fourth graders study the economy of Jamestown. For this early settlers lesson, 4th graders read about the trade between the English and the natives in Jamestown. This lesson is part of a larger unit and coincides with the novel The...
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The Road to the American Revolution
Students consider the case for forming a new, independent nation. In this American Revolution lesson, students examine the people, places, and events that led to the outbreak of war in the colonies. Students compare colonial protests to...
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Know Your 13 Colonies
Seventh graders study the thirteen colonies. In this American History lesson, 7th graders analyze the historical origins and economic development of each colony. Students create an original flag for a colony that reflects the...
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The Land of Milk and Honey: Reasons for Migration
Fourth graders analyze migration patterns. In this colonial North Carolina lesson, 4th graders listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the details of immigrants from Switzerland who settled North Carolina....
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Coming to America: A Look at Colonization in the 1600s
Students analyze the European colonization of America. In this colonial America activity, students use provided Internet resources to research colonization and representative government. Students use their...
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Declaration of Independence and Acts of Courage
Students examine the trait of courage. In this Declaration of Independence lesson plan, students discuss what it means to be courageous and identify the courageous acts the signers of the Declaration showed. Students research the...
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Virginia: Jamestown and Its People
Students familiarize themselves with the settlement of Jamestown and practice describing objects and their use. In this Jamestown lesson plan, students listen to stories about Jamestown, complete an artifact activity, and explore the...