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Jobs in Jamestown
Young scholars research occupations of Jamestown settlers using census data, and evaluate the data to show the needs and activities of the colony.
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A Colony is Born : Lesson 6 -To Leave or Not to Leave
Fifth graders connect reasons for coming to the New World with identity. The create identities and place them in one of three settled regions. They refer to prior study notes in their Colonial Notebooks to establish their identities.
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A Colony is Born : Lessons 7 - 10 What's My Line?
Fifth graders research their assigned regions, complete regional guide and prepare presentations about the New World colonists. They refer to "Everyday LIfe: Colonial Times" as well as searching marked internet sites.
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A Colony is Born : Lesson 11 - Group Presentations and Summatives
Fifth graders give presentations on colonial research. The others take notes on the presentations. They play a card game which helps them review content. They take a summative assessment and present their research notebooks.
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What Made George Washington a Good Military Leader? Powers and Problems
Students list qualities they believe made George Washington an effective military leader. They discuss difficulties Washington faced as Commander-in-Chief and how he responded to the difficulties he faced as the leader of the Continental...
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Thirteen Original Colonies
Learners use maps, the Internet, graphic organizers and discussion to explore the history of the Middle American Colonies. They consider how the colonies were founded and the ideas of religious freedom and self-government they embodied.
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The Thirteen Colonies in 1770
Students review the characteristics of the thirteen colonies. With a partner, they complete a worksheet describing the colonies within a specific amount of time. They review their responses and describe each region of colonies and note...
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The Founding Fathers
Learners discuss the basic ideas about the government of the English colonists. They identify three kinds of colonial government developed in the thirteen colonies.
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Fourth Grade Social Studies Quiz
In this social studies worksheet, 4th graders complete multiple choice questions about the colonies, The Boston Tea Party, Native Americans, and more. Students complete 15 questions.
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Religious Tolerance in Pennsylvania
Students analyze Quakers including their beliefs. In this religious tolerance lesson plan students predict the future effects of the colonies.
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Early Explorers
Fifth graders research European explorers. For this world history lesson, 5th graders will compare eight European explorers and identify important factual information about each. Students will be engaged through game-play and...
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Colonial America
Eleventh graders study the Salem Witch Trials and the different theories for the hysteria. In this American History channel, 11th graders explore primary source documents to understand the stories of various people involved in the...
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South Carolina Responds
Learners examine and explain the events that lead up to the Revolutionary War. In this Revolutionary War lesson plan, students summarize and evaluate several of the major battles that defined the Revolutionary War.and major battles...
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The Honey Bee's Home
Students study honey bees by researching handouts and books. In this honey bee lesson plan, students make a comb out of polygons, learn about the 4 stages of insect development, and view how the hive hierarchy works.
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New England Colonies
Students study the New England colonies. In this colonies lesson, students use a directed reading-thinking method to learn about the New England colonies. Students follow the method to make predictions, read the text, and analyze the...
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European Colonialism in Africa (1)
In this online interactive world history worksheet, students answer 11 multiple choice questions regarding colonialism in Africa. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Math Word Problems
In this word problems worksheet, students solve and complete 7 different word problems. First, they determine how long it takes a worker bee to complete a trip from her colony to a pollen and nectar source. Then, students find the number...
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Early European Settlements Word Search
In this early European settlements word puzzle, students identify settlements and terms pertaining to the early colonies. A list of 39 words is provided. An answer sheet is available.
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Life in the Colonies
In this social studies worksheet, middle schoolers find the vocabulary terms related to the life in the colonies in early America. The answers are found by clicking the button at the bottom of the page.
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In the Colonies 1620 - 1700
In this social studies activity, students find the words related to settlements in America during 1620-1700. The answers are found by clicking the button at the bottom of the page.
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Africa Vocabulary Game
In this African word search worksheet, students search the puzzle for the African vocabulary words located on the sheet. There are 36 words/phrases to locate in the puzzle that relate to the Age of Imperialism in Africa.
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The Architecture of New England and the Southern Colonies as it Reflects the Changes in Colonial Life
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...
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Colonial Living: A Look at the Arts, Crafts, History, and Literature of Early Americans
Sixth graders examine the different aspects of life in Colonial America. At home, they make traditional colonial recipes to share with the class. In groups, they read a book about the purpose and act of quilting and create their own...
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Changing Images of Childhood in America: Colonial, Federal and Modern England
Students compare and contrast maps of New Haven, Connecticut from today and the past. After taking a field trip, they draw sketches of the types of architecture and discuss how the buildings have changed over time. They read journal...