Students learn how the English colonies in North America were established and how each developed a distinctive culture. They also learn how the climate, geography, and motivations of the settlers influenced life in each of the 13 colonies.
Number of Lessons: 12
Lesson Time: 70 minutes each. Each lesson may be divided into shorter segments.
Additional Search Terms: nonfiction • New England colonies • Middle colonies • Southern colonies • Jamestown • Native Americans • slavery • religious freedom
Read-Aloud Anthology: Colonial America
This comprehensive teacher guide specifies learning objectives and provides background information, daily lesson plans, read-alouds, assessments, and other resources for teaching the domain.
Flip Book: Colonial America
Each Flip Book contains a sequenced collection of images that accompany the Listening & Learning read-alouds. The engaging visuals reinforce students’ understanding of concepts and promote engagement with the text.
Image Cards: Colonial America
Image Cards are used to reinforce and deepen students’ understanding of the information covered in the domain. They are primarily used during Extension Activities. Common exercises include sorting, retelling, and sequencing.
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