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The Moravians: What Does It Take to Build a Religious Community

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Young scholars study a Moravian community, its town structure, and compare the town to other non-religious communities. In this religious community lesson, students research a Moravian community using the town plan documents and excerpts...
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A Character's Perspective - Colonial House

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils write letters as colonists.  In this point-of-view lesson, students watch a video about Colonial America, fill out a character development worksheet, and participate in a class discussion. Then pupils write a letter from...
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George Washington: Our First President

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Young scholars explore the life of George Washington. In this George Washington instructional activity, students consider the leadership qualities of the first president as they listen to a description of his life and the create...
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My Colonial Life

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore American colonial times. In this U.S. history instructional activity, students research typical colonial life and script interviews with people that might have lived during the time period. Students create podcasts of...
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Early Discovery & Settlement (1)

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive American settlement worksheet, students answer 10 multiple choice questions regarding the original colonial settlements. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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America & the British Empire (2)

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive American history worksheet, students answer 10 multiple choice questions regarding colonial America and the British Empire. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Early Settlements (2): Colonial America

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive American history worksheet, students answer 10 multiple choice questions regarding early settlements in colonial America. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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The Road to Revolution: 1754-1775 (1)

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive American history activity, students answer 12 multiple choice questions regarding the causes of the American Revolution. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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America & the British Empire (1)

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive American history worksheet, students respond to 10 multiple choice questions regarding colonial America. Students may check their answers immediately.
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The Road to Revolution: 1754-1775 (2)

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive American history instructional activity, learners respond to 12 multiple choice questions regarding the events that led to the American Revolution. Students may check their answers immediately.
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Early Settlements (3)

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive social studies worksheet, learners answer 10 multiple choice questions regarding early Colonial America. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Land of Milk and Honey: Propaganda and the Colonies

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore the concept of propaganda. In this colonial settlement lesson, 4th graders examine primary resources pertaining to the settlement of North Carolina by colonists. They write a persuasive journal entry convincing a...
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Will the Real Ben Franklin Please Stand Up?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore the life and accomplishments of Benjamin Franklin. For this colonial history lesson, students research Benjamin Franklin's work as a printer, a writer, a statesman, and an inventor. Students determine what his most...
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Colonial America Group Creative Writing

For Students 5th - 7th
In this Colonial America writing worksheet, learners collaborate with classmates in a group writing activity. Students have 25 minutes to write a group story about Colonial America using the 15 words in the box.
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Colonial America Timeline

For Students 4th - 6th
In this American history worksheet, students write important events in colonial America on a time line. The time line is labeled with years from 1607 to 1682.
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Colonial America Acrostic Poem

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this acrostic poem activity, students explore colonial America. Students write an acrostic poem about colonial America using the six letters in the word colony.
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George Washington on the Sedition Act

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students investigate the Sedition Act and George Washington's position on the act. In this United States Colonial history lesson, students read about George Washington's position on the Sedition Act. Students then participate in a...
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Roanoke

For Students 8th - 9th
In this Roanoke Colony learning exercise, students use clues to solve a crossword puzzle that focuses on Roanoke, the first English Colony in Virginia.
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Crossword: Introduction to Colonial America

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this crossword worksheet, students read 14 clues pertaining to colonial America. Students place their answers in this puzzle which does not have a word bank.
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Indentured Servants

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Pupils read the article, "Misery." and take notes about reasons immigrants came to America, their physical treatment on the journey, living conditions when they arrived in America, and benefits at the conclusion of servitude. Students...
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Children in Colonial America

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners, in teams, race to find answers to questions about Colonial America using the Internet and print sources. They make charts that compare and contrast colonial times with the present.
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Historical Fashions - Interdisciplinary Experience, Art & Social Studies

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders research styles, construction, fabrics, colors, and cost of Colonial era clothing. They create a life-sized model of themselves wearing Colonial period clothing and write a report about the clothes they designed.
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Colonial Vacation Planner

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students plan a family vacation to states that were among the original 13 colonies. The groups determine which state they visit, map their route, calculate the mileage, and determine how much money they spend on gasoline.
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Colonial America

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore Internet sites about Colonial America, and create multimedia presentations.