Introduction
Students will explore how certain geographical and climactic influences determined the roles of different parts of colonial America
Task
American colonists faced both difficulties and resources due to geography, and had to adapt to the places in which they settled. They also had certain people which pioneered the growth/discovery of specific areas.
You will explore what regions focused on what industries, and why that was so. You will also determine what things became barriers or benefits for growth in colonial America.
Process
Explore these websites and learn what life was like and what industries thrived in each area: New England, Kentucky, and Chesapeake Bay Colonies.
Choose one of the three and create a digital poster that shows:
1. Industry/most common job for the common man
2. Famous people
3. Geographical limitations/discoveries
4. American Indian tribes native to the area
New England Lumber/Shipbuilding ("Colonial New England" section only)
Evaluation
1 | 2 | 3 | Score | |
Industry |
Local industry was not identified correctly |
Local industry was identified but not explained |
Local industry identified, described, and various jobs mentioned |
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Famous People |
No famous people were identified OR there was incorrect identification |
Famous people were identified but not described |
Multiple famous people identified and their roles emphasized |
|
Geography |
No geographical limitations or natural resources were identified |
Geographical limitations and/or natural resources were identified but reasoning not shown |
Geography and resources identified, described, and pros and cons made clear |
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Native People |
No tribes were identified OR the wrong tribes were identified |
Native tribes identified but not described |
Native tribes identified and roles explained in light of settlers |
Conclusion
Upon completing this assessment, students should have a thorough understanding of a specific geographic and historic location. They will be able to identify local industries, influential people, geography, and Native American tribes.