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Johnny Tremain

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students study the Revolutionary War. In this colonial America activity, students read Johnny Tremain by Esther Forbes. Students discuss chapter 1 as they respond to the provided discussion questions.
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The Road to the American Revolution

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students consider the case for forming a new, independent nation. In this American Revolution lesson, students examine the people, places, and events that led to the outbreak of war in the colonies. Students compare colonial protests to...
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The Land of Milk and Honey: Reasons for Migration

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders analyze migration patterns. In this colonial North Carolina lesson, 4th graders listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the details of immigrants from Switzerland who settled North Carolina. Students write...
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Coming to America: A Look at Colonization in the 1600s

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze the European colonization of America. In this colonial America lesson, students use provided Internet resources to research colonization and representative government. Students use their finding to create webpages,...
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Declaration of Independence and Acts of Courage

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Young scholars examine the trait of courage. For this Declaration of Independence lesson, students discuss what it means to be courageous and identify the courageous acts the signers of the Declaration showed. Young scholars research the...
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Lifestyles in the 13 Colonies

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore American colonial life. In this Colonial America lesson, 7th graders research Internet and print sources to create Inspiration projects on colonial America.
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The Moravians: What Does It Take to Build a Religious Community

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Young scholars study a Moravian community, its town structure, and compare the town to other non-religious communities. In this religious community lesson, students research a Moravian community using the town plan documents and excerpts...
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A Character's Perspective - Colonial House

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students write letters as colonists.  In this point-of-view lesson plan, students watch a video about Colonial America, fill out a character development worksheet, and participate in a class discussion. Then students write a letter from...
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Early Colonial Labor Force: Indentured Servants and Slaves

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students study the labor force used during Colonial America. In this Colonial America lesson, students discuss labor types used in the colonies. Students read about indentured servants and the use of African slaves. Students use the...
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Stono Rebellion

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore the Stono Rebellion. In this Colonial America lesson, 4th graders research the Stono Slave Rebellion using primary and secondary sources. Students study how the rebellion affected the treatment of slaves in America.
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George Washington: Our First President

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Learners explore the life of George Washington. In this George Washington lesson, students consider the leadership qualities of the first president as they listen to a description of his life and the create responsibility journals.
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My Colonial Life

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore American colonial times. In this U.S. history lesson, students research typical colonial life and script interviews with people that might have lived during the time period. Students create podcasts of the interviews.
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Early Discovery & Settlement (1)

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive American settlement worksheet, learners answer 10 multiple choice questions regarding the original colonial settlements. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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America & the British Empire (2)

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive American history activity, students answer 10 multiple choice questions regarding colonial America and the British Empire. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Early Settlements (2): Colonial America

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive American history instructional activity, students answer 10 multiple choice questions regarding early settlements in colonial America. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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The Road to Revolution: 1754-1775 (1)

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive American history activity, high schoolers answer 12 multiple choice questions regarding the causes of the American Revolution. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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America & the British Empire (1)

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive American history worksheet, students respond to 10 multiple choice questions regarding colonial America. Students may check their answers immediately.
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The Road to Revolution: 1754-1775 (2)

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive American history activity, students respond to 12 multiple choice questions regarding the events that led to the American Revolution. Students may check their answers immediately.
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Early Settlements (3)

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive social studies worksheet, students answer 10 multiple choice questions regarding early Colonial America. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Land of Milk and Honey: Propaganda and the Colonies

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore the concept of propaganda. In this colonial settlement lesson plan, 4th graders examine primary resources pertaining to the settlement of North Carolina by colonists. They write a persuasive journal entry...
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Will the Real Ben Franklin Please Stand Up?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore the life and accomplishments of Benjamin Franklin. In this colonial history lesson, students research Benjamin Franklin's work as a printer, a writer, a statesman, and an inventor. Students determine what his most...
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Colonial America Group Creative Writing

For Students 5th - 7th
In this Colonial America writing activity, students collaborate with classmates in a group writing activity. Students have 25 minutes to write a group story about Colonial America using the 15 words in the box.
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Colonial America Timeline

For Students 4th - 6th
In this American history worksheet, learners write important events in colonial America on a time line. The time line is labeled with years from 1607 to 1682.
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Colonial America Acrostic Poem

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this acrostic poem worksheet, students explore colonial America. Students write an acrostic poem about colonial America using the six letters in the word colony.