Famous People: Pocahontas

Students will read two accounts of John Smith's meeting with Powhattan and evalute which one is likely to be more accurate based upon the reliability of the sources.

Young historians study primary and secondary source materials to try and separate the true story of Pocahontas from the myths, fictional tales, and conflicting accounts of her life.

Did you know that Pocahontas was 12 when Jamestown was established? Did you know that she later married John Rolfe? Did you know that she lived in London for two years? Did you know that she died of small pox? Class members study the...

Animated media with accompanying text guides students through the story of Captain John Smith and his Jamestown adventures.

In this lesson students learn that there are multiple versions of the story of Pocahontas and John Smith.

Learn more about Pocahontas through the accounts of her adventures. This information explains the relationship between Pocahontas and the English settlers.

Teachers will engage young learners to understand how one story can be shared more than one way. This lesson demonstrates an historical interpretation of the story about Pocahontas and John Smith with the Disney movie. Several resources...

5th graders will receive a brief overview of the interactions between the English, Colonists, and Native Americans during the Early Colonial Period. This presentation includes thoughtful discussion questions, images, and a link to a...

The Library of Congress chronicles the Virginia Company and their settlement of Jamestown, in this fascinating site. Provides photos of the charter, a map drawn by John Smith, and a church tower from the colony.

Presented here is a brief biography on Captain John Smith, one of the original settlers of Jamestown and explorer of New England.