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Johnny Tremain
Students study the Revolutionary War. In this colonial America lesson, 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
Learners consider the case for forming a new, independent nation. In this American Revolution lesson plan, students examine the people, places, and events that led to the outbreak of war in the colonies. Learners compare colonial...
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The Land of Milk and Honey: Reasons for Migration
Fourth graders analyze migration patterns. In this colonial North Carolina instructional activity, 4th graders listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the details of immigrants from Switzerland who settled North...
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Coming to America: A Look at Colonization in the 1600s
Students analyze the European colonization of America. In this colonial America activity, students use provided Internet resources to research colonization and representative government. Students use their...
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Declaration of Independence and Acts of Courage
Pupils 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. Pupils research the contributions...
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Lifestyles in the 13 Colonies
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
Young scholars study a Moravian community, its town structure, and compare the town to other non-religious communities. For this religious community lesson, students research a Moravian community using the town plan documents and...
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A Character's Perspective - Colonial House
Students write letters as colonists. For this point-of-view lesson, students watch a video about Colonial America, fill out a character development worksheet, and participate in a class discussion. Then students write a letter...
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Early Colonial Labor Force: Indentured Servants and Slaves
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...
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Stono Rebellion
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
Students 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
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 this online interactive American settlement worksheet, students 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)
In this online interactive American history learning exercise, 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 this online interactive American history worksheet, 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)
In this online interactive American history worksheet, students 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)
In this online interactive American history instructional activity, 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)
In this online interactive American history instructional 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)
In this online interactive social studies instructional activity, 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
Fourth graders explore the concept of propaganda. In this colonial settlement lesson, 4th graders examine primary resources pertaining to the settlement of North Carolina by colonists. They write a persuasive journal entry convincing a...
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Will the Real Ben Franklin Please Stand Up?
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
In this Colonial America writing activity, learners 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
In this American history worksheet, students 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
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.