Colonization

The Mayflower Historical Fiction Reading Warm-Up

Subjects:

Language Arts and Writing

Explorers' Voyages and Travel

Colonial America

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DAILY WARM-UPS

Historical Fiction Reading Warm-Up: Patrick Henry's Influence

In this printable warm-up, students read a passage of historical fiction about Patrick Henry and answer comprehension…

Subjects:

Colonial America

American History/U.S. History

Social Studies and History

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WORKSHEETS

First Fleet

Students will write an essay imagining they traveled to Australia with the First Fleet.

Subjects:

Australian History

Colonization

British History

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BOOK GUIDES

Heart of Darkness Discussion Guide

Joseph Conrad's classic novel of social criticism, Heart of Darkness, focuses on the colonization of Congo by the…

Subjects:

Banned Books and Censorship

Literature

Reading and Literature

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WORKSHEETS

Daily Journal Topics: Early American Life

Assign one of five journal topics for students on the subject of Early American Life.

Subjects:

Journaling Tips, Strategies & Topics

Colonial America

Letters, Journals and Diaries

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DAILY WARM-UPS

Historical Fiction Reading Warm-Up: George Washington

Students will read a historical fiction passage about George Washington and answer multiple-choice questions to check…

Subjects:

Reading Comprehension

Historical Fiction

Colonial America

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DAILY WARM-UPS

Early European Settlements Reading Warm-Up

This reading warm-up features a passage on early European settlements and questions to check comprehension. Use this…

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Colonial America

American History/U.S. History

Social Studies and History

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ACTIVITIES

Of Plymouth Plantation

Lessons, websites, recommended books concerning William Bradford's Of Plymouth Plantation to expand classroom…

Subjects:

Literature

Colonization

Reading Instruction

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MAPS

Australia Federation

Students will review Australia's colonies before they became part of an independent nation, and think about other ways…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Australian History

Colonization

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WORKSHEETS

Plymouth Puzzle

Teach children about the Pilgrims with this printable wordsearch. This is a great activity to use during the…

Subjects:

Colonization

Discovery and Exploration

Social Studies and History

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WORKSHEETS

A Reader's Guide for My Ántonia

My Ántonia is a classic American novel about an immigrant woman's life as a pioneer in Nebraska. The questions in this…

Subjects:

U.S. States

United States of America (USA)

Immigration

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LESSON PLANS

The Heartbreak of Pioneering

In order to survive the rigors of frontier life, pioneers often faced difficult moral choices.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Colonization

American History/U.S. History

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LESSON PLANS

The First Winter - Pilgrim Study Unit (Lesson 4 of 7)

The first winter that the Pilgrims spent in Plymouth was extremely difficult. This lesson will give students a chance to…

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Social Studies and History

Colonization

American History/U.S. History

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LESSON PLANS

Pilgrim Children - Pilgrim Study Unit (Lesson 7 of 7)

Students will learn about Colonial times as they compare present-day children with Pilgrim children in this lesson.

Subjects

Social Studies and History

Colonization

American History/U.S. History

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