Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will have a better understanding of early American history, including the founding of the 13 colonies and the events leading up to the American Revolution.

Materials and Prep

Materials needed: Paper, pen or pencil, and a computer with internet access.

Prep: Familiarize yourself with the founding of the 13 colonies and key figures in early American history.

Activities

• Create a timeline: Research and create a timeline of important events in early American history, starting from the founding of Jamestown in 1607.

• Colonial recipe: Find a simple colonial recipe online and try to recreate it at home, such as cornbread or apple pie.

• Virtual tour: Take a virtual tour of historic sites like the Mayflower II or Colonial Williamsburg to get a glimpse of life in early America.

Talking Points

• Founding of the 13 Colonies: "In the early 1600s, English settlers established the first permanent English colony at Jamestown in Virginia."

• Pilgrims and the Mayflower: "The Pilgrims arrived on the Mayflower in 1620 and established the Plymouth Colony, seeking religious freedom."

• Boston Tea Party: "In 1773, colonists protested British taxation by throwing tea into Boston Harbor, leading to increased tensions with Britain."

• Declaration of Independence: "In 1776, the Continental Congress declared independence from Britain, leading to the American Revolutionary War."