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Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation
History Is Fun: John Smith [Pdf]
A two-page biography of John Smith, who was one of the most important leaders of the Jamestown colony.
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Eng 223: American Literature Before 1865
Online syllabus for a college Pre-Civil War American Literature class with links to information about each class lesson. These lessons contain some good teaching ideas and background information about a number of famous authors, much of...
National Geographic
National Geographic: On the Trail of Captain John Smith
Animated media with accompanying text guides students through the story of Captain John Smith and his Jamestown adventures.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Britain in the New World: Jamestown Settlement
Jamestown, although not a financial sucess, was the first succesful English colony in North America. Find out how the colony was financed, what the first colonists hoped to find, how the colony was governed, and the hardships that were...
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Jamestown Rediscovery: History of Jamestown, Va
A synopsis of the history of the Virginian colony of Jamestown from colonization to the 20th century. Contains dates of major events as well as biographical information for Captain John Smith and Pocahontas. Also provide book references.
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Colonial Williamsburg: Captain John Smith
An article about Captain John Smith, originally published in the "Colonial Williamsburg Journal." Provides a detailed look at the myth and the reality that surround Smith's life and writings. Contains extensive quotes and analysis from...
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: The 2 Faces of Pocahontas
Teachers will engage young learners to understand how one story can be shared more than one way. This lesson demonstrates an historical interpretation of the story about Pocahontas and John Smith with the Disney movie. Several resources...
Roy Rosenzweig Center for History and New Media
Teaching History: Jamestown: The Starving Time
This lesson provides a great opportunity for middle schoolers to engage in real historical inquiry with prepared sources. The lesson is displayed in three locations on the site: the student view, which guides the student through the...
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Pocahontas
Learn more about Pocahontas through the accounts of her adventures. This information explains the relationship between Pocahontas and the English settlers.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: 300 Women Who Changed History: Pocahontas
Encyclopedia Britannica provides a brief biography of Pocahontas, the legendary Native American heroine who saved the life of Captain John Smith.
US Mint
U.s. Mint: Jamestown Challenge
Sail to the New World, and take the interactive, story quiz on the first permanent English settlement.
History Tools
History Tools: John Smith's Account of Being Rescued by Pocahontas [Pdf]
Primary source article with updated language on John Smith's account of being rescued by Pocahontas.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The Story of Pocahontas
In this lesson students learn that there are multiple versions of the story of Pocahontas and John Smith.
Ohio State University
Osu History Teaching Institute: Native American History: John Smith and the Powhatan
This lesson relates to understanding primary sources to evaluate John Smith's description of the Powhatan Indians.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Jamestown
This site provides information about the founding and development of the settlement at Jamestown.
Other
The University of Virginia: Jamestown Daily Life
Brief excerpts from a history of Jamestown written by Captain John Smith that relate to what daily life in the settlement was like.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Captain John Smith
Biographical detail on American hero, John Smith, who was a leader of the Jamestown Colony.
University of Maryland
Early Americas Digital Archive: True Relation
The complete text of the autobiography "A True Relation of Occurrences and Accidents in Virginia, 1608" by John Smith.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: On the Trail of Captain John Smith
Go along with John Smith and the men who colonized Jamestown. This interactive site allows you to make decisions, play a few games, and gives an authoritative review of the Jamestown settlement.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: The Mystery of Roanoke
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart can be a great springboard for discussion about the lost colony of Roanoke.
Siteseen
Siteseen: Land of the Brave: Captain John Smith
Overview and biographical facts on the life of Captain John Smith, English explorer and a founder of the colony at Jamestown, Virginia.
Other
Baydreaming: Powhatan
Wahunsonacock, Chief Powhatan, was the leader of the Powhatan nation of farmers and hunters during the colonization of America.