Introduction
Greetings Fabulous 5th graders!
We have spent the past few weeks visiting the original 13 colonies.
Starting with the New England Colonies, continuing to the Middle Colonies, and moving down to the Southern Colonies.
Now...have some fun and explore what you know!
Task
At this point you already know who you will be exploring the colonial wilderness with.
Your task is to create a settlement within one of the original colonies. Each paired group will "draw" a colony to settle in. Your teacher will help you do this.
**Remember that you just came from another world, and you are presently connected to the community you traveled with. Your community came to this new world seeking religious freedom. Survival is crucial, but you find your beliefs begin to conflict with your present leaders. You want to take your family and flee, but where will you go? Will you follow a new leader, or will you create a new settlement of your own?
Develop a plan!
Things to consider: Economy (work), food, supplies, geography of land, religious beliefs, leadership, and natives.
Process
Which direction shall you go?
First Task:
Recall each of the original 13 colonies and their locations. Follow the link below and complete the task at hand:
When you have completed this task, stay on the link and show your teacher!
http://www.softschools.com/social_studies/13_colonies_map/
How will you live?
Second Task: Create a Colonial Mural
Requirements for mural:
Name of your colony and the region it is in (New England, Middle, or Southern)
Date your colony was settled.
Geography of land: Draw a picture and label. Do you live in the mountains, near the mountains, on the plains, or by the ocean?
Economy: Your job.
Food: What did you eat?
Beliefs: What are your religious beliefs?
Leadership: Who are your leaders? Are you one of them? List names.
Native Americans: Who did you befriend or befoe? List names.
Use the following links to help you through your journey:
If you are part of the New England Colony, research the following links:
http://www.softschools.com/timelines/13_colonies_timeline/125/
http://americanhistory.about.com/library/charts/blcolonial13.htm
http://www.landofthebrave.info/new-england-colonies.htm
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/colonialhouse/about_rules.html
http://matsumoto.eesd.org/tm28/col09/colmc.html
If you are part of the Middle Colonies, research the following links:
http://www.softschools.com/timelines/13_colonies_timeline/125/
http://americanhistory.about.com/library/charts/blcolonial13.htm
http://www.landofthebrave.info/middle-colonies.htm
http://matsumoto.eesd.org/tm28/col09/colmc.html
https://sites.google.com/site/middlecolonies2ndhour/relationship-with-the-native-american
If you are part of the Southern Colonies, research the following links:
http://www.softschools.com/timelines/13_colonies_timeline/125/
https://sites.google.com/site/southerncolonies71/economy-of-the-southern-colonies
http://www.landofthebrave.info/southern-colonies.htm
http://americanhistory.about.com/library/charts/blcolonial13.htm
http://matsumoto.eesd.org/tm28/col09/colmc.html
Be creative with your mural! Use COLOR! Be sure to label!
FINAL TASK: Share your Colonial Life....Educate your friends and teachers!
Evaluation
WebQuest Rubric
Points Earned for Your Journey!
20 points total for all elements included.
1 to 2 points lost for missing elements.
Good Work!
Conclusion
You took care of your family, lived the colonial life, and survived!
Credits
SoftSchools.com. Thirteen Colonies Map. http://www.softschools.com/social_studies/13_colonies_map/
SoftSchools.com. 13 Colonies Timeline.
http://www.softschools.com/timelines/13_colonies_timeline/125/
PBS Colonial House
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/colonialhouse/about_rules.html
American History About.com
http://americanhistory.about.com/library/charts/blcolonial13.htm