1. By: Samantha Likens

2. In my unit plan I will first discuss the move to the New World and the hardships that the Europeans faced when they landed. I will then discuss the role of John Smith in the New World. I will also discuss the Native American encounters by the Europeans and the exchanges between them. Finally I will discuss the outcome of the move and how it led to important events in American history, such as the Pilgrims venture to the New World and other successes of America.

3. * In this unit plan students will learn why and when the Europeans came to the New World. They will be able to pinpoint the location of departure of the Europeans and the location of settlement. * They will learn why settling was so difficult for the settlers in the New World. * Students will be able to determine what contributions were exchanged as well as the interactions between the settlers and Native Americans. * They will be able to understand major events in the New World and major change that was put in place by John Smith. * Students will learn and understand the outcome of the move and how it shaped America.

4. ActivityOutcome Brainstorm IdeasRecall prior knowledge and gain new knowledge from other students Interactive Web SitesLearn about John Smith and life in Jamestown Compose a song about John SmithRemember facts about John Smith Act out possible positive outcomes between Native Americans and Europeans encounter Associate the positive outcomes to real life situations Compare and Contrast WorksheetCompare today’s lifestyle to the 1600’s lifestyle Contributions WorksheetDiscover what was exchanged during this time between Europe and the New World Cause and Effect WorksheetRealize what happened to cause a certain action to take place