Colonial America Resources
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LESSON PLANS
The King's M & M's: The Stamp Act
Learn why colonial Americans were upset with British tax laws, such as the Stamp…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryColonial America -
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Thanksgiving Menu: Then & Now
Compare the first Thanksgiving dinner in Colonial times to the one we celebrate…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryColonial America -
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Sarah Morton's Day, Samuel Eaton's Day, & Tapenum's Day
Explore Colonial Times through literature and corresponding activities and…Subjects:Native AmericansPilgrimsReading Comprehension -
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Favorite Thanksgiving Activities Slideshow, Grades 3-6
Enrich class time during the Thanksgiving holiday season by encouraging your…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryColonial America -
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Of Plymouth Plantation
Lessons, websites, recommended books concerning William Bradford's Of Plymouth…Subjects:LiteratureColonizationReading Instruction -
DAILY WARM-UPS
Boston Tea Party Reading Warm-Up
Teach students about the Boston Tea Party while improving their reading…Subjects:American History/U.S. HistoryColonial AmericaThe 2013 Boston Marathon Tragedy: April 15, 2013 -
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Boston Tea Party
Review the events of the Boston Tea Party with this puzzle. Students are given…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryColonial America -
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Early European Settlements Reading Warm-Up
This reading warm-up features a passage on early European settlements and…Subjects:Colonial AmericaAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
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Make a Dried Bouquet
Students learn how to make bouquets out of dried peppers or flowers. This was a…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryColonial America -
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A Pilgrim Conversation
Students will reinforce their use of quotations by writing an imaginary dialogue…SubjectsPunctuationCreative WritingGrammar -
DAILY WARM-UPS
The Mayflower Historical Fiction Reading Warm-Up
In this printable reading warm-up, students learn about Colonial times through a…Subjects:Language Arts and WritingExplorers' Voyages and TravelColonial America -
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Today's Pilgrim Worksheet
Use this worksheet with the "Today's Pilgrims" lesson plan.SubjectsPilgrimsImmigrationColonial America -
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Paper Weaving Instructions
Learn about how Colonial women wove yarn into cloth; then, mimic their artistry…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryColonial America -
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Pilgrim Rebus
Solving rebus puzzles will reinforce Pilgrim-related vocabulary.Subjects:Colonial AmericaAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
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Historical Fiction Reading Warm-Up: George Washington
Students will read a historical fiction passage about George Washington and…Subjects:Reading ComprehensionHistorical FictionColonial America -
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Then and Now
This printable social studies activity focuses on comparing Colonial Times to…Subjects:Colonial AmericaAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
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Thanksgiving Placemats
Students create placemats that show pictures of things for which they are…SubjectsColonial AmericaAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
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Colonial Times Reading Warm-Up: The Puritans
Help students master important reading skills with a passage on the New England…Subjects:Reading ComprehensionAmerican History/U.S. HistoryColonial America -
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Nonfiction Reading Warm-Up: Colonial Gardens
Students will read a nonfiction passage about Colonial gardens and answer…Subjects:American History/U.S. HistoryColonial AmericaPlants and Botany -
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Daily Journal Topics: Early American Life
Assign one of five journal topics for students on the subject of Early American…Subjects:Journaling Tips, Strategies & TopicsColonial AmericaLetters, Journals and Diaries -
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Thanksgiving History Reading Warm-Up
This printable warm-up helps students master important reading skills with…Subjects:PilgrimsColonial AmericaAmerican History/U.S. History -
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Surfin' the Colonies
State nicknames are reviewed in this worksheet about the original thirteen…Subjects:Colonial AmericaAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
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Communities Past & Present Comparison Chart
After researching Old Sturbridge Village online, students will use this…Subjects:Colonial AmericaAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
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Pilgrims & the Wilderness Reading Warm-Up
This printable reading warm-up includes a nonfiction reading passage about the…Subjects:PilgrimsColonial AmericaAmerican History/U.S. History