Introduction
Explore the 13 Colonies!!
Colonial America was a time in history that provided many new and exciting opportunities for the Europeans. People were hearing about America and were taking risks to come and settle in these new colonies. This land was divided into three colonial regions:
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New England Colonies
- Middle Colonies
Southern Colonies
- People settled in these regions and specific colonies for a variety of reasons including different job opportunities, climate and geography, and freedom of religion.
Task
You are a retired explorer who has made several voyages to the American colonies. Because of your experience, your expertise is needed immediately!
Several ships are preparing to set sail next year to take people from England to America. However, these people are still unsure of where to settle in the 13 colonies. They are hiring you and your exploration team to return to the colonies, thoroughly research each region, and report what you find.
Process
Process
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Research each region using the selected websites and your social studies book.
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Use the “Colonial Regions” organizer to record and organize your findings.
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After you are done researching each region, you and 3 other group members will be assigned to one colony. You will create a powerpoint that will persuade others to settle in your colony. Each of you will have a role to play in or
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Use the rubric to help you guide and evaluate your project.
Evaluation
Evaluation
Colonial Life in America
Colonial powerpoint Rubric
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Goal: Your group will work together to create a powerpoint that is designed to persuade others to settle in your colony. |
Points Earned |
Possible Points |
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Criteria for this presentation includes: |
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Slogan |
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Slogan is relevant to the important features of the colony |
5 |
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Slogan is creative and/or catchy |
5 |
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Visuals |
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Four visuals appear in the Powerpoint |
4 |
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Visuals chosen for the Powerpoint reinforce qualities and important characteristics of the colony |
2 |
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Visuals are easy to see |
2 |
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Visuals are colorful and visually appealing |
2 |
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Sales Presentation |
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The speaker is knowledgeable about the colony and provides specific historical information |
5 |
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A memorable sales gimmick (jingle, etc.) is used |
5 |
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The presentation is organized and has been practiced |
2 |
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Presentation is persuasive and provides reasons why people should want to settle in that colony |
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Overall Aesthetics |
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Powerpoint is colorful |
2 |
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Words are written neatly and sized appropriately |
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Information is organized and easy to read |
2 |
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Overall conventions (capitalization, punctuation, spelling, etc.) |
5 |
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Project Total |
45 |
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Research Organizer
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Reasons for Founding |
Geography |
Economy |
Government |
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MA |
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RI |
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NY |
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PA |
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MD |
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GA |
New England Colonies
Middle Colonies
Southern Colonies
Home Page
Websites
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http://www.columbia.k12.mo.us/pke/phillips/colonies/newenglandcoloniesr…
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http://www.slideshare.net/ezlee2/the-new-england-colonies
Middle Colonies:
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http://www.columbia.k12.mo.us/pke/phillips/colonies/middlecolonies.htm
Southern Colonies:
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http://www.columbia.k12.mo.us/pke/phillips/colonies/southerncoloniespag…
Other Helpful Websites:
New England Colonies:
Conclusion
Conclusion
After completing this WebQuest, students will be knowledgeable about the similarities and differences of the New England, Middle, and Southern regions of the 13 colonies. They will discover the reasons why colonists chose particular areas to settle such as available jobs, religion, climate, natural resources, and government. By comparing and contrasting the three different colonial regions, students will have gained a better understanding of the positive and negative aspects of each region.