1. Colonial America Lesson Three How do the characteristics of the New England, Middle, and Southern Colonies Compare?

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3. Preview the text in section 7.1 Make observations about : Text features Clarify meaning of bold faced words by using the glossary Read Section 7.1 Read Section 7.1 to learn about the six colonies that were established by Britain between 1620 and 1733

4. Read Section 7.2 to compare these regions

5. Group Assignments 7.3 Massachusetts 7.4 Rhode Island 7.5 New York 7.6 Pennsylvania 7.7 Maryland 7.8 Georgia

6. VOTE VIRGINIA

9. Colonial America Lesson Four How do the characteristics of the New England, Middle, and Southern Colonies Compare?

11. Comparing Colonies

12. Presenting your billboard: 1.Post your billboard in front of the room. 2.Remember, you will have only 60 seconds

13. Cast your vote! Which colony would you rather live in? 1.Walk around the room and examine each of the billboards. 2.Stand next to the billboard representing the colony you would have wanted to settle in during the 1700’s.

14.  In which colony did the most students want to settle? Why do you think so many wanted to settle in that colony?  In which colony did the least number of students want to settle? Why do you think this was so?  What factors were most important to you as you made your decision? Let’s Analyze Your Choices Return to Re-Vote

15. Colonial America Lesson Five How do the characteristics of the New England, Middle, and Southern Colonies Compare?

17. Read sections 7.3 through 7.8 Evaluate the claims made on the billboards and by the salespeople. Complete “Comparing the Colonies”

19. Cast your vote AGAIN! Stand next to the billboard representing the colony you would have wanted to settle in during the 1700’s. ( You may stand next to a different billboard this time if your opinion has changed)

20. RE-VOTE !  In which colony did the most students want to settle? Why do you think so many wanted to settle there?  How many students changed their choice of colonies?  Why did you decided to settle in a different colony this time?  What did you learn about the colonies from the reading that you didn’t learn from the billboards and the salespeople? Student Re-vote Click to go back to Original Vote