Lesson Plan

Women Of Jamestown Lesson Plan

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To better understand the role women played in early 17th century US history, class members examine the National Women's History Museum's online exhibit, Building the New World: the Women of Jamestown Settlement. After studying the 11 sections of the exhibit, individuals craft a dialogue between a woman who lived in Jamestown and a woman today.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • If all class members have computer and Internet access, flip the lesson and have individuals visit the exhibit out of class before returning for discussion
  • Ask pupils to keep Cornell-style notes as they read through the exhibit, recording key ideas and new vocabulary (headrights, indentured servants, bondswoman, primogeniture, etc.)
Classroom Considerations
  • Requires individual access to a computer with Internet connection
  • If Internet access to the exhibit is not possible, instructors can print the CyberExhibit; however, the packet is very large and the cost of printing copies may be prohibitive
  • Presumes pupils know the history of the Jamestown settlement; however, background information is provided for a quick review
Pros
  • A side bar permits viewers to jump to a specific section of the exhibit
  • The 11 sections in the 21-page resource provides information on all aspects of the lives of the women in the Jamestown settlement
  • A link to the dialogue assignment is included
Cons
  • No rubric is provided for the writing assignment