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To better understand the role women played in early 17th century US history, class members examine the National Women's History Museum's online exhibit, Building the New World: the Women of Jamestown Settlement. After studying the 11 sections of the exhibit, individuals craft a dialogue between a woman who lived in Jamestown and a woman today.
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Instructional Ideas
- If all class members have computer and Internet access, flip the lesson and have individuals visit the exhibit out of class before returning for discussion
- Ask pupils to keep Cornell-style notes as they read through the exhibit, recording key ideas and new vocabulary (headrights, indentured servants, bondswoman, primogeniture, etc.)
Classroom Considerations
- Requires individual access to a computer with Internet connection
- If Internet access to the exhibit is not possible, instructors can print the CyberExhibit; however, the packet is very large and the cost of printing copies may be prohibitive
- Presumes pupils know the history of the Jamestown settlement; however, background information is provided for a quick review
Pros
- A side bar permits viewers to jump to a specific section of the exhibit
- The 11 sections in the 21-page resource provides information on all aspects of the lives of the women in the Jamestown settlement
- A link to the dialogue assignment is included
Cons
- No rubric is provided for the writing assignment