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Tinker, Tailor, Farmer, Sailor
Overview
Life of George Washington

European settlement patterns were influenced by geographic conditions such as access to water, harbors, natural protection, arable land, natural resources and adequate growing season and rainfall. Examine a variety of primary sources to determine why colonists were drawn to a particular region of the country.

Objectives Students will:
  • analyze, interpret, and conduct research with online primary sources;
  • examine regional differences in Colonial America;
  • determine reasons for location to a particular region; and
  • identify how colonists adapted to their environments.
Time Required Three class periods
Recommended Grade Level 4 - 8
Curriculum Fit U.S. History with interdisciplinary connections
Standards

McREL 4th Edition Standards & Benchmarks

Geography Standard 2. Knows the location of places, geographic features, and patterns of the environment
Standard 4. Understands the physical and human characteristics of place
Standard 5. Understands the concept of regions

Historical Understanding
Standard 2. Understands the historical perspective

Language Arts
Standard 4. Gathers and uses information for research purposes
Standard 7. Uses reading skills and strategies to understand and Interpret a variety of informational texts
Standard 9. Uses viewing skills and strategies to understand and interpret visual media
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