Early America

Colonial America Feature Product: Colonial America Thematic Unit Colonial America Thematic Unit is based on the following pieces of literature: The Serpent Never Sleeps, The Witch of Blackbird Pond. This reproducible resource is filled with ready-to-use lessons and cross-curricular activities. Also included are management ideas, creative suggestions for the classroom, and a bibliography. Early America Thematic Units/Early America Lesson Plans American History Unit: The Colonies part one in an American History unit study. Attitudes and Behaviors Regarding Slavery During the Colonial Period 1. read and interpret an eighteenth-century document make inferences about the nature and characteristics of slavery communicate findings via annotated diagrams  develop a comprehensive picture of slavery in eighteenth-century Virginia. Children in Colonial America Your team has been transported back in time to colonial America and your task is to compare your life in this time to your life in the Twentieth Century. Colonial America From Carol Hurst's Literature Newsletter Colonial America Thematic Unit Colonial America Thematic unit Grades 4th & 5th Colonial Home Remedies Identify plants used in the eighteenth century for medicinal purposes  compare eighteenth-century remedies with remedies of the twentieth century  Colonists in the New World (5th Grade)18 great lessons about the colonies from basic life to herbs and medicine. THE THIRTEEN COLONIES WHO'S WHO IN COLONIAL AMERICA BENJAMIN FRANKLIN'S PHILADELPHIA JAMESTOWN THE PILGRIMS PLANTATION LIFE THE PURITANS OF MASSACHUSETTS BAY SLAVERY AND TRIANGULAR TRADE WILLIAMSBURG COLONIAL CURRENCY ECOSYSTEMS OF THE COLONIES FOOD WEBS AND FOOD CHAINS  HERBAL MEDICINE IN THE COLONIES LIFE CYCLES LIFE IN A LOG CABIN COLONIAL ROADS AND TRAVEL TRIBES AND COLONISTS WATER IN THE COLONIES Colonial Life (Third Grade) Students will explore the people, places, and events of life in the early settlements and colonies of the United States of America. Colonial Times: Time Travel Lesson Plan Set up stations in the classroom to "go back in time" Colonial Williamsburg Site Colonial Life on the FarmThis is an in depth study of colonial farm life in the 1700s: crops, housing, clothing, crafts, livestock, and transportation. Claude Moore Colonial Farm is an example of a small farm in 18th century rural Virginia. Colonial Life in Williamsburg Colonies and the Stamp Act  1.Analyze primary documents  2.Practice the skills of observation, analysis, and interpretation  3.Understand colonial reaction to Great Britain's tax legislation-specifically the Stamp Act of 1765  Don't Start the War Without Me What were American colonists thinking and feeling at the time of the Revolutionary War? Eighteenth-Century Music and Dance Describe the role of music and dance in eighteenth-century Virginia  Explain how music and dance were part of a young person's educational process  Take part in the performance of an eighteenth-century dance  Eighteenth-Century and Twentieth-Century Forms of Resistance 1.Recognize and define the term resistance and identify its various forms of expression  2.Discuss the types of resistance that were used by North American colonists in the 1760s and 1770s  3.Compare eighteenth- and twentieth-century forms of resistance  Experiment with Colonization: Lesson Plan The purpose of this activity is to provide an opportunity for American History students to gain practical experience in the basic types of challenges that may exist in the establishment of an early colony.  The Randolph Family during American Revolution  1.Practice the skills of analyzing and interpreting primary documents  2.Use biographical information to explore the effects of the coming American Revolution on one eighteenth-century family  **Jamestown Virtual Colony WOW!  This is a great resource with comprehensive lesson plans Slavery & Runaway Slaves in Colonial American (mini-unit) 13 Colonies and Geography How Different Physical Characteristics  of the Land and Environment Affected Settlements Within the United States.  3rd Grade History & Geography -- The Colonies and Independence A. After discussion of events occurring during the fight for America's independence, the student will sequence important events of the time periods with 80% accuracy. B. After researching important figures, the student will display knowledge on a matching test of each individual's role in the formation of American independence with 90% accuracy. Early America Internet Resources United States--History--1600-1775, Colonial Period American Revolution Feature Product American Revolution Thematic Units/American Revolution Lesson Plans American Revolution (Grade 4) The overall objective of this unit is for children to become immersed in all aspects of Colonial life during the time of the American Revolution as well as the war itself.  The American Revolution 1. The students will brainstorm and create concept maps or outlines before starting projects. 2. The students will conduct interviews, have discussions and/or debates, role play events, or create biographies based on the events during the American Revolution. 3. The students will reflect on their projects and others’ projects. American Revolutionary War  Students will identify major events leading up to the revolution. Students will identify historical characters and their contribution to the revolution and creation of the American government.  Students will synthesize parts of the Declaration of Independence and restate in their own words.  Students will identify and place historical events on a time line.  American Revolution Simulation The student will understand the grievances of the American colonists.  Can't you Make them Behave, King George? Lessons based on the book John Adams and the Boston Massacre 1.Evaluate, in historical perspective, John Adams' difficult choices and discuss the high price that individuals often pay for doing what is right.  2.Understand how propaganda can influence an event and have a lasting impact on history.  Revolutionary Road Maps A good online lesson quest The Revolution Begins to explore material about the battles of Lexington and Concord  to write and perform a TV news report about events at Lexington and Concord  The Revolutionary War  Ideas from Carol Hurst using children's literature A "Revolting" Alphabet The students will collect descriptive words and terms related to the American Revolution through the use of the Internet and, in the process, review concepts and terms introduced in the social studies unit. What Was the American Revolution This unit examines George Washington as a person, a Revolutionary War leader, and as our first president. First and second grade children will read stories that imply some of the reasons for the war. American Revolution Internet Resources The American Revolution Resources and information about the American Revolution. Provides a biography, program notes for the PBS miniseries Liberty!, a discussion board, and several essays to generate thought and discussion. The Revolutionary War  ThinkQuest project on the American Revolution. Includes primary documents, biographies, battle summaries, educational games, a message board, teachers' materials, and related links. Combining elements of fun and education, this is an engaging introduction to the Revolution. Moving & Exploring West Thematic Units/Lesson Plans      Lewis and Clark The Corp of Discovery  1. Students will evaluate the contributions made by Lewis and Clark, by describing from their perspective, the importance of their expedition in journal form. 2. Students will identify Thomas Jefferson's role in forming the Corps of Discovery, Lewis and Clark The Lewis and Clark Expedition   For students to gain a general knowledge about how Lewis & Clark determined latitude and longitude. Also each student should gain enough skill to use a sextant properly. Lewis and Clark Lesson Plans  Below from PBS Lesson 1 (SS) The student will examine the historical context of the expedition and trace the path followed by the Corps of Discovery. Lesson 2 (SS) The student will explore the mental, physical, and geographical challenges faced by the Corps of Discovery. Lesson 3 (SS) The student will practice cartography skills. Lesson 4 (SS) The student will use journal entries from the Corps of Discovery to develop a historical narrative of the expedition. Lesson 5 (SS) The student will identify the structure of the Dakota Nation and practice communication skills in the context of a conflict. Lesson 6 (SS) The student will work in a group to complete a map and discuss the impact of the expedition on the Lakota Indians. Lesson 7 (SS) The student will identify the contributions that York, Sacagawea, and several Native American tribes made toward the success of the expedition. Lesson 8 (M) The student will estimate the time and distance traveled by the Corps of Discovery and construct a multiple line graph to visually compare the data. Lesson 9 (M) The student will estimate the number and types of supplies that would be needed for a trans-continental expedition. Lesson 10 (M) The student will apply measurement skills and ratio and proportion to collect data on vegetation. Lesson 11 (S) The student will create a river and examine its dynamics. Lesson 12 (S) The student will practice skills related to the science of taxonomy. Lesson 13 (S) The student will compare the positions of select animals in the food web both at the time of the expedition and now. Lesson 14 (LA) The student will practice their descriptive writing skills by communicating an unknown idea to another. Lesson 15 (LA) The student will explore communication challenges faced by the Corps of Discovery. Lesson 16 (LA) The student will create and publish an online newspaper with details on events from the expedition. Lesson 17 (LA) The student will write a journal entry from the point of view of one member of the expedition. Lewis and Clark Thematic Unit Students will be able to identify the major events of the Lewis and Clark Expedition and the importance of this expedition to modern society.  The Science of the Lewis and Clark Expedition  1. Identify species in the animal and plant kingdom (Science) 2. Describe characteristics of specific plants and animals (Science) 3. Make clear, concise, and detailed journal entries (Language) 4. Illustrate plants and animals (Science and Art)      Pioneer Life The Oregon Trail to understand the role of Native Americans on the Oregon Trail  to create a dialog between a Native American and a pioneer  Oregon Trail Diary This diary simulation provides dual opportunities for students to write their own historical fiction as well as to gain a deeper understanding of the various landmarks and trails of the Oregon Trail.  Pioneers  Why people moved west How westward movement shaped the United States Westward Expansion Students will investigate the pioneer movement: modes of transportation, reasons for moving, people involved, and the life in general. Internet Resources Lewis & Clark PBS Companion information for the Ken Burns television series on Lewis and Clark.  The History of the Lewis and Clark Expedition  Detailed history of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, with a bibliography and photographs. The Oregon Trail  Detailed history of the Oregon Trail. Provides descriptions of historic sites on the trail and information on related books and videos for sale. The Oregon Trail