The Process

1. Before we begin, I think we should learn some background information. Let’s click on the links below in order to learn a little about the colonies.

Background Information

More Information

http://history.org/Almanack/people/african/aaintro.cfm

http://www.stratfordhall.org/ed-slavery.html?EDUCATION

2. Next, you need to download and print your research worksheet. Click on the link below to open the worksheet. Once it is open click the printer icon at the top of the screen.

Research Worksheet

3. Once you have the worksheet visit the sites listed below in order to learn more about each group of colonies. Be sure to record information about each group of colonies and complete the research worksheet.

Click HERE for a Clickable Map of the Original 13 Colonies

Northern or New England Colonies:

Massachusetts:

http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/ushistory/13massachusetts.htm

http://www.promotega.org/csu30025/Massachusetts.htm

New Hampshire:

http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/ushistory/13newhampshire.htm

http://www.promotega.org/csu30025/New%20Hampshire.htm

Connecticut:

http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/ushistory/13connecticut.htm

http://www.promotega.org/csu30025/Connecticut.htm

Rhode Island:

http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/ushistory/13rhodeisland.htm

http://www.promotega.org/csu30025/Rhode%20Island.htm

Middle Colonies:

Delaware:

http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/ushistory/13delaware.htm

http://www.promotega.org/csu30025/Delaware.htm

Pennsylvania:

http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/ushistory/13pennsylvania.htm

http://www.promotega.org/csu30025/Pennsylvania.htm

New Jersey:

http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/ushistory/13newjersey.htm

http://www.promotega.org/csu30025/New%20Jersey.htm

New York:

http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/ushistory/13newyork.htm

http://www.promotega.org/csu30025/New%20York.htm

The Southern Colonies:

Maryland:

http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/ushistory/13maryland.htm

http://www.promotega.org/csu30025/Maryland.htm

Virginia:

http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/ushistory/13virginia.htm

http://www.promotega.org/csu30025/Virginia.htm

North Carolina:

http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/ushistory/13northcarolina.htm

http://www.promotega.org/csu30025/North%20Carolina.htm

South Carolina:

http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/ushistory/13southcarolina.htm

http://www.promotega.org/csu30025/South%20Carolina.htm

Georgia:

http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/ushistory/13georgia.htm

http://www.promotega.org/csu30025/Georgia.htm

4. Now that we know more about the colonies, where do you think you might like to live? Go back to the learning center, grab a piece of paper and a pencil, and write at least four sentences about the reasons why you would like your family to move to that section of the New World. When you finish follow the directions at the learning center, you will eventually return to complete the rest of the web quest.

5. Welcome back! Now that you know where you will live let’s look at where your parents will work once you arrive. Let’s research some of the jobs in the colonies! Using the worksheet and websites listed below; discover at least four of the cool jobs available in the colonies. Remember to find out what tools they use. After we finish with this part, there will be a fun game!

My Job Worksheet

Once you have printed the worksheet visit the site below and make sure to click on “Daily Life” and “When We Grow Up”

Colonial Jobs

Colonial Tools

Here’s a cool game that might help you remember some of the tools you learned about!

http://www.history.org/kids/games/toolTrouble.cfm

6. Now that you have decided which job is right for you and your family, finish looking around at the sites listed below and then head back over to the learning center and write four sentences about the job you would like for your family and why. Use your research sheet for reference in doing this.

Just for fun!

When you’re finished, you can browse around these fun and interesting websites.

Colonial Currency online museum exhibit presented by Colonial Williamsburg

Clothing for Women

Clothing for Men

Clothing for Children

http://www.history.org/kids/

Once you have finished these steps click on the “Conclusion” link on the left side of the page