Introduction
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vd0fMpAIs1s
Watch the video to learn about the U.S. colonies and think about how someone travel to the United States to start a new life would feel.
Task
Today we will begin to answer the question "Why do diverse groups of people settle in new areas?" The first assignment as we try to answer this question will be this web-quest. In this web-quest you will explore U.S settlements and determine one you would like to live in and explain why. You should be able to compare and contrast your U.S. settlement to others and convince others to join you on this journey. At the end you should create a brochure which convinces others to join you on the journey to this U.S. Settlement. In your brochure you must include:
-Why did you or should someone else chose to travel to this settlement?
-What resources are available to people at this settlement?
-What kind of jobs are available? What types of houses are available?
-What are the risks of choosing to settle here?
-How does this settlement compare to others? Better or worse.
Process
Step One
Before beginning on this task make sure you watch the Youtube video listed on the introduction. This will give you some basic information about the first U.S. settlements.
Step Two
The U.S. Settlements had a share of both good and bad things. Before you can choose a settlement for your brochure you should read through some of the sources below. These will give you some more information about the colonies, why people chose to travel to them, and what would be worth traveling for. Consider the questions listed after each reading in the sources.
Sources
https://www.education.com/download/worksheet/169718/colonial-america-jamestown.pdf
https://www.liveworksheets.com/lj1217447oq
Step Three
Now that you have some information about the colonies and early U.S. settlements, do some research. Use google to search for more information on the U.S. Settlements. When you are researching you should be able to answer the following questions:
1) Where were the U.S. early settlements located? Why?
2) What kinds of things influenced peoples decision to move to U.S. settlements?
3) What are some difficulties people faced when moving and when living in these settlements?
Step Four
You are now ready to make your brochure. Your brochure should be one page front and back. It should include pictures as well as information. Remember you are trying to convince someone else to come to this U.S. Settlement. Below is an example brochure.
Example Brochure:
Evaluation
U. S. Settlement Brochure
Student Name: ____________________________
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Total ___/16 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
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Information |
All information was detailed and accurate. Information was related to the U.S. settlement chosen. |
Most information was accurate, although more details were needed. |
Information has little to no details and much information is not accurate. |
There is information missing and information is not accurate. No details are included. |
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Appearance |
The brochure is visually appealing including at least two picture and well-organized information. |
The brochure is visually appealing but includes less the two pictures or the information is not organized. |
The brochure is visually appealing but includes less the two pictures AND the information is not organized |
The brochure is not visually appealing, does not include pictures, and information is not organized. |
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Content |
Student included name of settlement, and at least three of the following: natural resources, opportunities, jobs, religion, economics, government, and location. |
Student included name of settlement, and at least two of the following: natural resources, opportunities, jobs, religion, economics, government, and location. |
Student included name of settlement, and at less than two of the following: natural resources, opportunities, jobs, religion, economics, government, and location. |
Student did not included name of settlement, and at less than two of the following: natural resources, opportunities, jobs, religion, economics, government, and location. |
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Time Management |
Student stayed on task and managed time effectively. Student was not disruptive, and conversations were on task with peers. |
Student stayed on task and managed time effectively. Student was slightly disruptive, or conversations were not on task with peers. |
Student did not on task or managed time effectively. Student was slightly disruptive, or conversations were not on task with peers. |
Student was unable to complete project in a timely manner because of off task behavior, or conversations. Student did not managed time effectively. |
Conclusion
Think back to the information you learned about settlers today. Was life easy in these settlements? What challenges did settlers face? Do you believe their journey and/or struggle was worth it?
Without these settlements the United States would not be what it is today. I hope you enjoyed this lesson today.
Credits
Teacher Page
This project is designed for forth grade students in the state of Kentucky. This does align with several Kentucky standards including:
4.I.Q.1 Ask compelling questions about migration and settlement.
4.I.Q.2 Develop supporting questions to answer compelling questions about migration and settlement.
4.I.UE.1 Integrate evidence from two or more sources to answer compelling and supporting questions.
4.I.CC.2 Construct an argument with reasons and supporting evidence on the challenges and opportunities people face when transitioning to a new community.
4.E.IC.1 Describe and evaluate the relationship between resource availability, opportunity costs, migration and settlement.