U.S. History September 9 / 10, 2014 The 13 colonies

The 13 Colonies Objective: Students will be able to compare and contrast historical and present maps by creating a 13 colonies map and answering questions. Purpose: To have students think about the development of colonies and their significance. Standard: 1.2 – Students will compare lifestyles in the New England, Middle, and Southern Colonies according to race, class, and gender by utilizing one of the big 11 social studies skills.

Warm-up, notes, closure will no longer be collected. Title Warm up Notes / Activity Closure

Warm-up: CNN Student News Write down facts as you watch the video. 1 point = 1 correctly written fact. I need to see at least (a minimum of) 5 facts. Example: The Sky = This is NOT a fact. The Sky is Blue = This IS a fact.

How To Take Notes Example: 13 colonies. The 13 colonies  East North America. Protestant. English.

How to Take Notes Cornell Notes Style: What the teacher says. Example: 13 Colonies Charter New England Colonies Southern Colonies Middle Colonies What the student says / adds to. Example: 13 Colonies – English. Eastern North America. Charter – N.E. Colonies - S. Colonies - M. Colonies –

Discussion / Lecture: 13 colonies. 1622-1765 ( a little over 100 years). Independence was a GRADUAL PROCESS. It did NOT just happen all at once. People didn’t have a sudden idea for independence from England upon landing in the Americas.

Assignment: 13 Colonies Map Part 1: Color in the map and fill in the names. p. 35 Part 2: Fill in the symbols on the map and fill in the details from the questions. Alternate: You may use the larger map if it is easier. Part 3: Using p. 1192, what has changed from past to present on the map?

Switch maps with someone across the room.

Grade ‘em! Switch with a partner and grade their work. Be professional! Check to make sure they have the information

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