Introduction
Overview: During this webquest students will have a chance to explore the many different trades during the Colonial Time period. Then, they will become an expert on one of the trades.
Welcome to the New World! You have just arrived in America. You need to find work to support your family. Your job is to learn about the different trades that are available. You will want to learn about a variety of trades in order to find a job for yourself and relatives who will soon arrive in the New World.
Task
Are you ready? It's time to find a job! First, you will have to think about your skills and talents. Take a walk through the village and meet with different tradesmen. Take time to learn about their jobs and what the different jobs entail. Take detailed notes so you can report back to your relatives. Remember your family that is coming to the New World will need to find work right away.
Let's take a look at a short video about Colonial Williamsburg occupations. This video is a secondary source since it shows people reenacting colonial trades. After the video, you will choose your job to research for the project.
Process
Are you ready? It's time to find a job! Now that you have a better idea about what the different jobs entail, you are ready to select your colonial occupation and get to work!
Let's get started!
Must Do! (You must do all five)
1) You will sign up for your trade. (Remember only one person can sign up for a trade.)
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4FABA923AAFD0-colonial
2) Next, you will research one colonial trade. You will become an expert on that particular job. (Use the video on the link task page. You can also use our library for more resources.)
3) Then, you will write a three-paragraph report explaining your job or a one-page description of your trade. Please include the tools and supplies that your tradesperson would use to do his/her job. You can also include the following information: wages, job responsibilities, reasons you chose that occupation, your opinion of your occupation, what a typical day might be like for someone in your occupation, etc.
4) Prepare a short talk, about one minute long, explaining the trade being represented. Practice your talk so that you can talk about your trade, rather than read to the class about it. You may use notecards, but only as a guide. You will record your talk on Flip.
5) Last, you will create a shop sign to match your chosen trade. Paper will be provided upon request, or you may use construction paper. Your sign should be large, and colored neatly. Use the links below for some ideas. You can also design a sign on the computer, and print it out, then glue it on to cardboard.
http://www.pbase.com/worldhoppr/williamsburg_signs
http://www.history.org/foundation/journal/Autumn10/signs/
May Do (Pick 1 from the list)
1. Gather or make 2 artifacts or props that you will use to explain your trade. Think of tools that your tradesperson would use daily.
2. Dress a paper doll in clothing appropriate for the 1700s. Use this link to see examples of clothing for men and women in the colonial period. Dress your paper doll in authentic looking clothing. You may use construction paper, fabric, lace, yarn and other materials. Be sure to include hair and facial features on your doll. You should consider adding accessories such as gloves, hat, apron, etc.
http://www.history.org/history/clothing/intro/index.cfm
3.Draw a portrait of your tradesperson at work.
Your portrait must:
- Be neatly drawn in portrait layout (not landscape).
- Be neatly (and completely) colored using colored pencils.
- Have the person very large (we should be able to see the person's full body and their clothing).
- Show the clothing the person would have worn for the job.
- Show what the artisan (tradesperson) is doing.
- Include several tools and materials used by the tradesperson.
4. Create a help wanted poster for your trade shop. Please include requirements, schedule, wages, and a brief description of what you need from your assistant. Please use color and write legibly. You may want to include pictures for the colonists that are unable to read.
5. Dress up in a way that a person in your trade might have dressed during the Colonial period in America (1600-1700's).
- Boys: oversized white shirt tied with a belt, and pants pushed up with long white socks
- Girls: long skirt, white blouse, apron, and a shawl
- http://www.history.org/history/clothing/intro/index.cfm
6. Create a diorama showcasing your trade
- Use the website to follow instructions on making a diorama
- http://www.squidoo.com/shoebox-diorama
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- http://www.kidinfo.com/american_history/colonization_colonial_life.html
- http://www.history.org/almanack/life/trades/tradehdr.cfm
- http://www.ssdsbergen.org/Colonial/trades.htm
- http://gibson.cr.k12.ia.us/Classroom/IMC/Colonial%20America.htm#Colonial%20Trades
- http://eev.liu.edu/kk/colonial/resources.htm#Trades
- http://jc-schools.net/write/Colonial-trades_files/frame.htm
- http://www.historyisfun.org/pdf/colonial-life/Colonial_Life.pdf
- http://www.landofthebrave.info/colonial-trades.htm
- http://www.ducksters.com/history/colonial_america/jobs_occupations.php
- http://multiage123tina.tripod.com/multiage123atchautauquaelementary/id1…
Use these search engines!
Internet Public Library SweetSearch
Evaluation
4
Students have completed all "Must Do" parts of the project.
Students have completed more than the required 2 "May Do" activites.
All information presented is accurate, it is clear the student understands his/her profession.
All project pieces have been constructed with care. It is obvious that much thought and effort went into this project. Handwriting is legible, spelling is accurate, signs, posters and drawings have been colored. All work is neat, and meets fifth grade expectations.
3
Students have completed all parts of the must do project.
Students have completed the 2 required "May Do" activities.
All information presented is accurate; it is clear the student understands his/her profession.
Most project pieces have been constructed with care. It is obvious that much thought and effort went into this project. Handwriting is legible, spelling is accurate, signs, posters and drawings have been colored. All work is neat, and meets fifth-grade expectations.
2
Students are missing parts of the project.
Information presented may not be accurate, or student does not have an accurate understanding of his/her profession
Project seems rushed, little effort was put forth, or parts of the project are incomplete
1
Students are missing 3 or more parts to the project.
It is clear that students did not complete research on their trade, and have little understanding about their chosen occupation.
Conclusion
There were a variety of trades needed during Colonial Times. The hard work and creativity of the colonists helpled to create a new nation. I hope you learned a lot about the different trades and hopefully gave a little thought to what trade/occupation you might like to have when you are older.
After the class presentation you must do a 3,2,1 ticket out the door.
-Write 3 details that you learned about 3 different occupations (other than your selected occupation).
- Write 2 cool details that stood out to you about Colonial occupations, or just two neat things you liked from your classmates' projects
- Write 1 one thing that you are proud of about your project.
Credits
This webquest was created using other webquests and teacher made products, in order to create a webquest that would be beneficial for our 5th grade learners.
http://zunal.com/conclusion.php?w=143659
http://www.history.org/history/teaching/trades.cfm
https://sites.google.com/site/galleryimagination/american-revolution-we…