This week we will begin exploring the motivations behind European Exploration of the "New" World. The test for this unit will be January
LEARNING TARGETS
Chronology
I can …
create time lines and identify possible relationships between events.
Settlement
I can …
... explain how American Indians settled the continent and why different nations of Indians interacted with their environment in different ways.
... explain why European countries explored and colonized North America.
... describe the lasting effects of Spanish, French and English colonization in North America including cultural patterns evident today such as language, food, traditions and architecture.
... explain how the United States became independent from Great Britain.
Growth
I can …
... explain the impact of settlement, industrialization and transportation on the expansion of the United States.
People in Societies
Cultures
I can …
... compare the cultural practices and products of diverse groups in North America including:
a. Artistic expressions;
b. Religion;
c. Language;
d. Food;
e. Clothing;
f. Shelter
VOCABULARY
settlements
Roanoke
Jamestown
Plymouth
colonists
tobacco
cash crop
House of Burgesses
Separatists
Mayflower Compact
WEDNESDAY
Introduce English Settlement in the New world
• Image analysis
• Read, discuss introduction to History Alive! ch.6
• Partner read chapter, take notes
THURSDAY
Partner activity
FRIDAY
• States test
• Review, discuss partner activity
MONDAY
• Review English Settlements in the New World unit
TUESDAY
• Unit test English Settlements in the New World
WEDNESDAY
"Nightmare at Jamestown"
THURSDAY
States test - West
Finish "Nightmare at Jamestown"
FRIDAY
No school
