Lesson
Major Industries of the 13 Colonies
Guiding question
What factors influenced the establishment of different types of colonies in North America?
How did climate and available resources affect the development of the 13 Colonies?
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Guiding Question
- What factors influenced the establishment of different types of colonies in North America?
- How did climate and available resources affect the development of the 13 Colonies?
Objectives
- Students will analyze a map of the 13 colonies to draw conclusions and make predictions.
- Students will expand on a short answer response to show deep content-based thinking.
Materials
Student Resources:
Teacher Resources:
- For Teacher Background Knowledge: Colonial America Introductory Essay from Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness
Lesson Components
ActivityMajor Industries of the 13 Colonies Middle School Map
A map showing industries of the 13 Colonies as of 1700.
ActivityMajor Industries of the 13 Colonies Middle School Handout
Analyze a map of the 13 colonies to draw conclusions and make predictions.
Lesson plan
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Key Terms
Glossary term(s): Cash crop, lumbering, industries, geography
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Facilitation Notes
- This activity is based on a map that is also available in the Colonial Era Escape Room designed for the BRI Jr. Elementary Curriculum for 3rd-5th graders. The escape room could be used as an extension, remediation, or early finishers activity in the middle school classroom.