Comparing Early Colonies Graphic Organizer
This 2-page graphic organizer helps 6th graders compare and contrast four early North American colonies: Jamestown, Plymouth, New England Colonies, and New Amsterdam. It prompts students to analyze reasons for settlement, origins of settlers, geography and climate, and economic activities, building critical thinking and analytical skills.
“A graphic organizer aligned to the NYS Next Generation Learning Standards for comparing and contrasting Jamestown, Plymouth, New England Colonies and New Amsterdam. Include reasons for settling, where the settlers came from, the geography/climate and how they made money.”
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use as a whole-class activity or in small groups to introduce or review early colonial settlements.
- Discussion question: Which colony do you think had the most challenges, and why?
- Scaffold for struggling readers by pre-filling some sections or providing sentence starters.
- Extension for advanced students: Have them research one additional colony and add it to their organizer.
- Estimated time: 45-60 minutes.
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Try Diffit for free“A graphic organizer aligned to the NYS Next Generation Learning Standards for comparing and contrasting Jamestown, Plymouth, New England Colonies and New Amsterdam. Include reasons for settling, where the settlers came from, the geography/climate and how they made money.”
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use as a whole-class activity or in small groups to introduce or review early colonial settlements.
- Discussion question: Which colony do you think had the most challenges, and why?
- Scaffold for struggling readers by pre-filling some sections or providing sentence starters.
- Extension for advanced students: Have them research one additional colony and add it to their organizer.
- Estimated time: 45-60 minutes.
Comparing Early Colonies Graphic Organizer
This 2-page graphic organizer helps 6th graders compare and contrast four early North American colonies: Jamestown, Plymouth, New England Colonies, and New Amsterdam. It prompts students to analyze reasons for settlement, origins of settlers, geography and climate, and economic activities, building critical thinking and analytical skills.
What is Diffit?
Teachers use Diffit to get quality materials for their unique classrooms. Adjust difficulty, add scaffolds, or change the topic to get started.
Try Diffit for free