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 * New England Lesson Plan **

Corresponds with USOE United States History 1 Standard 4, Objective 2, a. Compare the reasons for settlement in the New England, Middle, and Southern colonies. b. Explain the contributions of key individuals in the settling of the English colonies c. Identify key groups involved in the settlement of the English colonies


 * Anticipatory Set **

Ask class about the creation of a new colony.
 * Who would be in charge?
 * How would they be chosen?
 * What type of people would you have?
 * Would anyone not be allowed?
 * Would there be a certain religion?
 * What would you do to make money?
 * Would everybody have the same amount of money?
 * What rules would your community have?

By the end of class, students will know the basic background of the Plymouth Colony and will be prepared to divide into groups and prepare a 10-minute presentation on their assigned colonies.
 * Communicate the Objective **

Plymouth Colony
 * Input **
 * Founded in 1620
 * Separatists (Pilgrims)
 * Wanted to separate from Church of England
 * Mayflower
 * Mayflower Compact
 * William Bradford
 * Miles Standish
 * Interactions with Natives
 * Wampanoags vs. Narragansetts
 * Squanto
 * Thanksgiving
 * Eventual absorption by Massachusetts Bay Colony

Show a Prezi from last year’s Plymouth Colony group.
 * Modeling **


 * Check for Understanding **
 * Watch for student reactions—are they interested, drifting off, etc.?
 * Don't forget to ask if there are any questions

Provide aid and guidance for student groups as they prepare their presentations in the computer lab.
 * Guided Practice **


 * Closure **
 * Who founded the Plymouth Colony?
 * What were some of their basic beliefs?
 * What was the Mayflower Compact?

13 Colonies Presentations
 * Independent Practice **

//Big Question: Analyze the development of northern, middle and southern colonies in America during the period 1492-1750.//

As a group, examine in depth the formation of one of the original thirteen colonies. Consider some of the following aspects of your given colony when preparing your presentation. Create a Prezi or a compelling Powerpoint to illustrate what you have learned and to help guide your presentation to the class.

1. Original Settlers (country/type) 2. Prominent Leaders/Founders 3. Push Factors 4. Pull Factors 5. Interactions with Natives (Good? Bad? Conflicts?) 6. Political Organization (What type of government?) 7. Economic Base (How did they make a living?) 8. Slavery? 9. Religion (Was there one specific religion in the colony? What level of freedom existed?) 10. Outline and Name of Colony

*Due next Friday.


 * Artifact Example**

@http://prezi.com/-lqq4xueu2gs/new-england-presentation/