Exploration and Colonization
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Sailing with Columbus
$2.50Created by Beth Hammett. Sail with Columbus on his voyage to the new world with this 16 page student made book that uses critical thinking skills to fill in the blanks then color the black and white images. Reinforce facts about Columbus and his...$2.50 -
US History Paired Texts: Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Edison
$4.25These paired texts, designed by Keith Geswein, cover two of the most famous people in United States history -- Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Edison. Your students will learn how to compare and contrast information in paired passages while learning about...$4.25 -
French and Indian War: American Revolution: Join or Die Cartoon
$1.25Political cartoon created by Benjamin Franklin in 1754 to try and unite the colonies. Also used during the American Revolution and even today by some groups. 10 questions of varying thinking levels to answer. Background info and answer key included...$1.25 -
Geography Bundle
$16.95This bundle is chock full of ready to go resources for students to learn all about American Geography. Everything from landforms to states and their capitals are included! These hands-on resources are purpose built for 5th graders to grab their attention...$16.95 -
European Explorers Bundle
$16.95This bundle of engaging resources is the perfect way to get students excited for learning about European Explorers who came to America. Created by Alyssa Roetheli - Teaching in the Fast Lane - Visit My Store Included in this bundle are hands-on...$16.95 -
American Colonization Bundle
$12.95This bundle is full of engaging, hands-on resources for students to dive into the period of American history when colonies were getting started. Created by Alyssa Roetheli of Teaching in the Fast Lane - Visit My Store These activities allow students to...$12.95 -
The Slave Trade: Photo Images of African Slavery
$3.99This presentation, designed by Shawneen Morrison, includes historic photos of captured slaves in Africa, illegally trafficked slaves following the criminalization of the slave trade (including many children), a slave breeding center, a slave holding site...$3.99 -
Colonial America: Medical Home Remedies
$2.00Created by Shawneen Morrison. This is an amusing list of home remedies that were commonly used in the U.S. Colonies prior to the American Revolution. It should be noted that medical treatment was strongly discouraged in some colonies because of the...$2.00 -
Colonial America: Why Immigrants Came to the Thirteen Colonies
$3.00This assignment, created by Shawneen Morrison, is designed to be a summative activity or alternative assessment following a comparative study of the 13 Colonies. Students develop an immigrant profile for a person who would like to immigrate to one of...$3.00 -
13 Colonies Foldable and Gallery Walk
$3.00Students will take part in a four day activity to help understand different immigrant groups that came to the New World and for what reasons they came. Students will then be able to draw conclusions on how geography and climate affected the economy of...$3.00 -
Colonial Mapping Activity
$2.00A map activity to help students visually see the different regions, their different economies and major cities within some of those colonies. This covers the STAAR SE's for the Colonial Unit. Blank map is included$2.00 -
Original 13 Colonies Project with Rubric
MSRP: $4.00$3.00Created by Tazmin Jermier. This is a great project to do with students to help them delve deeper into the unit of the Original 13 Colonies in American history. I use this as a social studies project with my 5th graders and it also doubles as a...MSRP: $4.00$3.00