The original colonies were founded in the 1600s and 1700s, starting with virginia and ending with georgia. The thirteen english colonies were founded between 1607 and 1733. You will need to choose 3 of the following projects to do. The original colonies were founded in the 1600s and 1700s, starting with.
You must create your posterbrochure from a colonists perspective. Pdf this document contains all of the documentation for this comprehensive kit. New england colonies, midatlantic colonies, and southern colonies. How much did the geography of north america play a role in the formation of the thirteen colonies. I can explain the how the geographical differences of the three regions led to. Which colony was located between the two parts of massachusetts. The colonies big idea what factors contributed to the establishment of the colonies. The pebble partnership is providing environmental and socioeconomic baseline data collected to inform the development of the pebble project to state and.
This simple colonies travel brochure project will get you started. After studying the colonies this is a great way for them to implement what they know about each of the colonies and present their knowledge to the class. Students choose one of the colonies to research and then they are responsible for creating a commercial skit and advertisement persuading euro. The premium pro 50 gb plan gives you the option to download a copy of your binder to your local machine. I will be going over this information in class and showing you examples, but im putting copies that can be viewed andor downloaded here. You will have approximately 3 12 weeks to work on this project.
Create a travel brochure that will catch the eye of a common european person. Lesson 1 standards texas essential knowledge and skills, social studies grade 8 2b compare political, economic, religious, and social reasons for the establishment of the english colonies. Use special decorations in the colonies that go with the colony. This could also be adapted to turn into a powerpoint presen. This pdf gives you factual cards about each of the individual colonies in an easy to understand format. Geography ranged from coastal plains along the coastline, piedmont rolling hills in the middle, and mountains farther inland.
Historians use these regions to talk about areas in colonial america where colonies shared similar features. The written report part of this project has been outlined. Project templates the templates that you will need for the projects are in a separate folder. Handson history activities to bring early american. The british colonies w e n s 200 40 0 200 400 mi km 0 british territory atlantic ocean quebec british territory georgia savannah charleston new bern annapolis philadelphia trenton boston portsmouth montreal detroit quebec new haven new york city providence williamsburg south carolina north carolina virginia delaware maryland pennsylvania. Thirteen colonies project by carrie whitlock teachers. Founding the thirteen colonies great software tools. People settled in these regions and specific colonies for a variety of reasons.
Were going to jump right in to the next big project. Colonization and settlements project based learning. Information and pictures, project ideas, classroom games, and a colonial marketplace reenactment about colonial markets, trade, jobs, money, imports and exports, and mercantilism. Lead fourth, fifth or sixth graders on an adventure in cartography.
Read what the essay is about historical context and task 2. Describe the geography, cultures, and economics of the southern, middle atlantic, and new england colonies. Students will complete all 8 reading check questions found in the chapter 5 the new england colonies packet that you received on friday, december 8, 2017. This thirteen colonies map project lesson plan is suitable for 4th 6th grade. Label each state and list in which region it was located new. The colonies big idea lesson 1 center for applied. Some are group projects marked by a g others are individual marked by an i you are allowed to work with anyone, not just people in you period, on the group projects. Bowen from peters elementary in broken arrow, or, but the original sources are noted on the last page of the pdf. You will be placed into a group representing one of the thirteen early english colonies in north america. For this project, students either pick or are assigned one of the original british colonies. The united states started out as colonies along the atlantic coast of north america.
For example, do something with benjamin franklin for pennslyvania. Theres something exciting about being in a new land, exploring a new place. British colonies along the east coast of north america colonies eventually became the united states2 main reasons for founding colonies. Massachusetts, pennsylvania, connecticut, delaware, north carolina, south carolina, georgia, new. Students then use their information to create a lotus diagram looks like a tictactoe board and a geopoem about th. Young historians create a map of colonial america, including major landmarks. Brutal voyage for enslaved africans from west africa across the atlantic to the american colonies. Middle colonies colonies new york, new jersey, pennsylvania, delaware climategeography the middle colonies spanned the midatlantic region of america and were temperate in climate with warm summers and cold winters. Tristin brandt new england colonies connecticut connecticut was settled in 1636 founded by tomas hooker reason for settlement was because hooker was banished from the massachusetts general court important fact is the fundamental orders of connecticut, prezi. Some sought economic opportunities while others left england for political or religious reasons. You will be creating a poster or brochure advertising for one of the thirteen north american colonies located in new england, the middle, or the southern colonies. Make a brochure that advertises the colony you have been assigned to research. Before beginning that project, make sure the template is. Tuesday, april 2nd colonial settlement brochure directions.
Describe the contributions of geographic and economic conditions, religion, and colonial systems of government to the development of american democratic practices. Thirteen colonies map project lesson plan for 4th 6th. There they should discuss whether or not everyone is in the right. The thirteen british colonies map assignment fill in the blank map as directed below. Report series nterrestrial wildlife and habitats preliminary data. Please note that i pulled these from a fellow 5th grade teachers site mr. Find some interseting facts, and draw pictures of the facts inside the outline of the colony state. Procedures and expectations when your row is called, you may take your assigned chromebook the same number as your desk. The colonial period of american history is particularly fascinating to people. These easy and engaging art projects will help students immerse themselves in this. Connecticut new hampshire rhode island delaware new jersey south carolina georgia new york virginia maryland north carolina. The thirteen colonies had a high degree of selfgovernance and active local elections, and they resisted londons demands for more control. The colonists of these different colonies hoped to find different things in the new world.
The enlightenment influenced representative government growth in the colonies. Proceed to complete the research assignment quietly by using the provided. Use the rubric to help you guide and evaluate your project. See more ideas about thirteen colonies, thirteen colonies project, social studies. You will be creating a digital presentation for one of the thirteen american colonies located in the new england, middle, or southern colonies. Then label them on the outline map on the back of this page.
I can explain the how the geographical differences of the three regions led to different economies. The french and indian war 175463 against france and its indian allies led to growing tensions between britain and the thirteen colonies. Projects project ideas links links and movies class calendar contact information project information. Your job is to encourage people from europe to move to your colony and settle there. This pdf gives you factual cards about each of the individual colonies in an easy to understand. Which colony was established for religious reasons. Write the names abbreviations are fine in the appropriate british colony.
For our colonial office mix slide project, you will need to be doing work at home and at school. The british colonies w e n s 200 400 2400 mi 0 km 0. Your colony will be one of the colonies you read about in your reading material for each colonial region. Within years, the united states became a nation of colonies. Colonization research paper intro resource lesson colonies research report outline. Your job is to pick one of the colonies and create a poster. Hopefully youve found the perfect project to add to your lesson plans. All of the questions are to be answered in the packet. These colonies were controlled by the english or british.
See more ideas about 5th grade social studies, teaching social studies and social studies. During the 1750s, the colonies began collaborating with one. The attached documents outline the requirements, focus correction areas, and suggested websites and search engines to help with your research. Create a map of each region, and put it on the left. Another way to use another way to use the cards is to label 3 corners in your classroom the 3 regions. I can label the new england, middle, and southern colonies. I can name the founders of each colony and discuss why each was founded. Pretend that you are a travel agent working for the new england, middle, or southern colonial region. As you analyze the documents, highlight what information will. Create an engaging travel brochure to share information about your favorite colony. Color the colonies different colors for different regions of the colonies. Map a map of your colony specified within the other colonies include rivers, geographic features, religious. This is a social studies project on new york colony.
Students could be given the entire packet as one reading, or they could be organized into twelve stations. Use the list below to make sure your research includes all the requirements. This project may be done in partners 2 maximum, from either class mr. This is simple project that can be assigned either individually or a group project. Fill the right side with the information below on the left. Then, they fill out a notes sheet to get crucial information about their colony. Pass out fact cards to each student and have them go to corresponding corners.
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