Understanding the Salem Witch Trials

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Students describe some of the important elements of life in Puritan New England. They create a timeline of the events of the Salem Witch Trials. They work in groups to explore the concept of multiple interpretations of history.

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Concepts

salem, the salem witch trials, colonial america, the puritans, the new england colonies

Additional Tags

1691, salem, social studies

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Resource Details

Grade

6th - 8th

Subjects

Social Studies & History

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Resource Type

Lesson Plans

Audience

For Teacher Use

Duration

5 days

Instructional Strategy

Project-Based Learning

Year

2006

Usage Permissions

Creative Commons

BY: 4.0

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