1. Download Lesson 18: 13 Colonies
Do Now
Download Lesson 18: 13 Colonies
Complete the Do Now Task on the next slide in your notebook.

2. Do Now Task
Use the image to answer the questions below in your notebook:
What does the image show?
In which part of the United States do you think this crop is grown? Why? (North, South, West).
What type of climate is needed to grow this?
If this crop can be grown and sold for money in a specific part of the country, what does it mean for other parts of the country?

3. Objectives
To answer map questions on the different regions of the 13 Colonies.
To answer video questions on the 13 Colonies.

4. Facts about the 13 Colonies
13 Colonies were on the East Coast of the present day United States.
The 13 Colonies contained 3 distinct regions.
Region is a specific area with unique traits from another
Middle Colonies
Southern Colonies
New England Colonies

5. How to Read an Historical Map
Step 1: Look for and read the title.
Step 2: Step 3: Identify what the map shows
Step 3: Identify the date
Step 4: Look for an read what is on the chart (Key).
Step 5: Make connections or inferences between what’s in the chart and on the map.
Step 6: Answer the map questions.

6. Guided Practice Southern Colonies
Use the map to answer the questions on the graphic organizer:
Which states made up the 5 Southern Colonies in 1750?
Which crop did Virginia produce the most?
Why did the Southern Colonies produce the crops listed in the chart at left?

7. Independent Task Directions
Complete the next 2 sides of the graphic organizer (Middle and New England Colonies), using the next 2 slides.
Turn in your graphic organizer to the white bin on my desk when you are done.

8. Middle Colonies
Use the map to answer the questions on the graphic organizer:
Which states made up the 4 Middle Colonies in 1750?
Which crops did the Pennsylvania Colony produce?
Inference: Why do you think the New York Colony hunted beavers?

9. New England Colonies
Use the map to answer the questions on the graphic organizer:
Which states made up the 5 New England Colonies in 1750?
What type of climate existed in the New England Colonies?
Inference: Why do you think the New England Colonies didn’t grow many crops like the Southern Colonies did?

10. Class Discussion
New England Colonies map.

11. Lesson Assessment Go to www.mrmurtagh.com Click on 7th grade classwork
Download the attachment that says: 13 Colonies BrainPop Video SRQ Assessment
Open a blank Google Doc and write your name and the title of the assignment.
Go to Username=bpop Password=newschoolesl
Type in and watch the 13 Colonies video
Restate and answer all questions in complete sentences on the blank Google Doc.