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Early
America Thematic Units/Early America Lesson
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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.
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)
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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
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United
States--History--1600-1775, Colonial Period
American
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Revolution Thematic Units/American Revolution Lesson
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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
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Lesson 1
(SS)
The student will examine the historical context of the expedition and trace
the path followed by the Corps of Discovery.
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Lesson 2
(SS)
The student will explore the mental, physical, and geographical challenges
faced by the Corps of Discovery.
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Lesson 3
(SS)
The student will practice cartography skills.
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Lesson 4
(SS)
The student will use journal entries from the Corps of Discovery to develop
a historical narrative of the expedition.
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Lesson 5
(SS)
The student will identify the structure of the Dakota Nation and practice
communication skills in the context of a conflict.
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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.
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Lesson 7
(SS)
The student will identify the contributions that York, Sacagawea, and several
Native American tribes made toward the success of the expedition.
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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.
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Lesson 9
(M)
The student will estimate the number and types of supplies that would be
needed for a trans-continental expedition.
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Lesson
10 (M)
The student will apply measurement skills and ratio and proportion to collect
data on vegetation.
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Lesson
11 (S)
The student will create a river and examine its dynamics.
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Lesson
12 (S)
The student will practice skills related to the science of taxonomy.
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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.
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Lesson
14 (LA)
The student will practice their descriptive writing skills by communicating
an unknown idea to another.
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Lesson
15 (LA)
The student will explore communication challenges faced by the Corps of
Discovery.
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Lesson
16 (LA)
The student will create and publish an online newspaper with details on events
from the expedition.
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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
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