Social Studies9-12+
Mapping the 13 Colonies Project
By Michael T.
A 5-page group project packet for 9th-grade U.S. History that guides students in creating a poster-map connecting geography, economy, labor, and trade in the 13 Colonies. It includes clear, scaffolded directions, visual organizers, and vocabulary support designed for ESL learners.
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Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this packet as a two-day group project, providing poster paper and art supplies.
- Discussion Question: How did the geography of a region directly influence the types of labor systems that developed there?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Encourage students to focus on using symbols and arrows to represent information visually, as outlined in the project steps.
- Extension for advanced students: Have students research and add specific examples of manufactured goods sent from Britain to the colonies or raw materials sent from the colonies to Britain.
- Estimated time: Two 45-minute class periods.
Social Studies9-12+
Mapping the 13 Colonies Project
By Michael T.
A 5-page group project packet for 9th-grade U.S. History that guides students in creating a poster-map connecting geography, economy, labor, and trade in the 13 Colonies. It includes clear, scaffolded directions, visual organizers, and vocabulary support designed for ESL learners.
Customize for your classroom
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this packet as a two-day group project, providing poster paper and art supplies.
- Discussion Question: How did the geography of a region directly influence the types of labor systems that developed there?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Encourage students to focus on using symbols and arrows to represent information visually, as outlined in the project steps.
- Extension for advanced students: Have students research and add specific examples of manufactured goods sent from Britain to the colonies or raw materials sent from the colonies to Britain.
- Estimated time: Two 45-minute class periods.