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Jamestown Colonies and the Powhatan Indians

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders discuss the Jamestown colony and the Powhatan Indians. In this colonial history lesson plan, 8th graders talk about conflicts between the Native Americans and the colonists. They read a biography about Pocahontas to help...
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Historical Scene Investigation: The Starving Time in Jamestown

For Students 9th - 10th
Students will work with primary resources such as diary entries to investigate a historical situation: the starving time in Jamestown. This interactive site raises questions that will enable students to use 21st century skills to...
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Virtual Jamestown: Powhatan (D. 1618)

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about Powhatan, the leader of the Powhatan federation of Indians and the father of Pocahontas. Through his dealings with John Smith of the Jamestown establishment, Powhatan became an important connection between the Indians and the...
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Acton Boxborough School Dist.: Powhatan Indian Village

For Students 3rd - 6th
This site has photos of a replica of a Powhatan village, as well as information about the Powhatan way of life, style of dress, farming practices and more.
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Website
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National Park Service: Pocahontas: Her Life and Legend

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover the legend of Indian princess Pocahontas and her relationships with Captain John Smith and John Rolfe in this story from the National Park Service.
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Lehigh University Digital Library: Pocahontas Time Line

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a timeline on the life of Native American Pocahontas and other pertinent information relating to her story.
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National Park Service: Captain John Smith

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical detail on American hero, John Smith, who was a leader of the Jamestown Colony.
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Acton Boxborough School Dist.: Powhatan Indian Village

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has photos of a replica of a Powhatan village, as well as information about the Powhatan way of life, style of dress, farming practices and more.