Colonial Life and Settlements 

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Unit 6 Overview

Supplies Needed

• Scissors
• Glue/Tape
• Box

Learning Objective

• Identify state and national government roles in serving the community.
• Describe the roles of the three branches in creating and enforcing laws.
• Recognize the contributions of community helpers and leaders to community well-being.

New Concepts Taught

Lesson 1: Jamestown – learn the challenges faced by the first English settlers in Jamestown and recognize the importance of teamwork and survival skills by designing their own Jamestown settlement.

Activity: Design Your Own Jamestown

Lesson 2: Plymouth Colony & the Pilgrims- learn about the Pilgrims' journey on the Mayflower and their settlement at Plymouth, exploring the themes of courage, perseverance, and cooperation through a creative paper Mayflower craft.

Activity: Paper Mayflower Craft

Lesson 3: Daily Life in the Settlements- explore the daily life of children in colonial settlements, including their chores, games, and the toys they made, by designing their own colonial toy and understanding its role in life during that time.

Activity: Design Your Colonial Toy

Lesson 4: Colonial Jobs and Trades- gain an understanding of various colonial jobs and trades by participating in a Colonial Worker Charades activity, learning how different roles contributed to the success of early American settlements.

Activity: Colonial Worker Charades

Jamestown

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Plymouth Colony & the Pilgrims

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Daily Life in the Settlements

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Colonial Jobs and Trades

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