Instructions
Read each section carefully and answer the questions. Have fun traveling back in time to the 1700s!
Part 1: True or False?
Read each sentence below. Circle or write True if the statement is correct and False if it is incorrect.
- People in the 18th century watched television for fun.
True / False - Children often had to help with chores like fetching water and tending to the fire.
True / False - Wealthy men and women wore large, fancy powdered wigs.
True / False - Most people traveled long distances by airplane.
True / False - Letters were written with a special pen made from a bird's feather, called a quill.
True / False
Part 2: Match the Object
Draw a line to connect the 18th-century object in Column A to what it was used for in Column B.
| Column A (18th-Century Object) | Column B (What it's for) |
|---|---|
| Quill & Inkpot | A way to travel on roads |
| Spinning Wheel | Making butter from cream |
| Butter Churn | Writing letters |
| Horse-drawn Carriage | Making thread for cloth |
Part 3: Fill in the Blanks
Use the words in the box below to complete the sentences about a child's life in the 1700s.
A day for a child in the 1700s was very different from today. Many children lived on a and had to wake up early to do their . Instead of electric lights, they used a to see in the dark. The was the center of the home, used for cooking and for warmth. Only some children were lucky enough to go to .
Part 4: Draw and Describe!
Think of something you learned about from the 18th century. It could be a tool, an item of clothing, or a toy. Draw it in the box below and write one sentence explaining what it was used for.
Sentence: &...
Answer Key
Part 1: True or False?
- False
- True
- True
- False
- True
Part 2: Match the Object
- Quill & Inkpot → Writing letters
- Spinning Wheel → Making thread for cloth
- Butter Churn → Making butter from cream
- Horse-drawn Carriage → A way to travel on roads
Part 3: Fill in the Blanks
A day for a child in the 1700s was very different from today. Many children lived on a farm and had to wake up early to do their chores . Instead of electric lights, they used a candle to see in the dark. The fireplace was the center of the home, used for cooking and for warmth. Only some children were lucky enough to go to school .
Part 4: Draw and Describe!
Answers will vary. The student should draw an object related to the 18th century and write a sentence about its use. Examples: "A powdered wig was worn for fashion." or "A butter churn was used to make butter."