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Overview
In this lesson students will learn about the similarities, and differences in the Middle, Southern, and New England Colonies.
Summary
Students will learn about Middle, New England, and Southern Colonies. They will write on the slides what they learned about each one. Then they will decide out of the three where they would want to live, and why.
Time frame 60 minutes
Format digital
Background for Teachers
To teach this lesson, you will need an understanding of life in the thirteen colonies.
Step 1 - Goals and Outcomes
Learning Intentions:
Students will be able to distinguish similarities and differences between Middle, New England, and Southern colonies.
Students will write a persuasive essay about which colony they would pick to live in.
Students will detail what it is like to live in Middle, New England, and Southern colonies.
Step 2 - Planning Instruction
Student Background Knowledge
Prior to this lesson, students will need to have an understanding of how the thirteen colonies were formed.
Strategies for Diverse Learners
Lesson can be adapted to meet needs of each learner. Having a choice on how to present will help learners work on their level.
Step 3 - Instruction
Students will make their own copy of the google doc. They will proceed with learning about Middle, New England, and Southern Colonies. They will fill their answers out on the google slide deck, and then choose their own final project.
Step 4 - Assessments
Assignments: Google Slide Deck
Presentations: Final Presentation of students choice
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Material Type:
Activity/Lab