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Reading Notes and Processing Assignment for Chapter 3 are due on 10/29
Chapter 3 Test is Monday, 11/2
Students are studying the following topic at this time: The English Colonies in America
Chapter 3 Overview In this lesson, students learn about the similarities and differences among the New England, Middle, and Southern Colonies. In a Problem Solving Groupworkactivity, students work in groups of four to create a Colonial Fair booth that promotes one of eight colonies. Students then visit the booths and evaluate the pros and cons of living in each colony. Afterward, students read about the colonies and reconsider their initial evaluation. Finally, students apply their learning in a Processing assignment. Objectives Students will • distinguish between New England, Middle, and Southern Colonies. • understand the emergence of major regional differences in the colonies. • work collaboratively to create a booth to promote the best features of a colony, including the economic, political, and religious features.
Test Study Guide
Be able to address each of the following topics:
1. Know what the colonies had in common.
2. Know what features defined the different colonies: New England, Middle, and Southern.
3. Know what types of people settled in the various colonies and why.
4. Have an understanding of the government being established in each of the colonies.
5. You will be given data sets to look at and asked to identify which colony the data set represents.
6. Be familiar with your classmates colony, as you will be asked specific details about their presentation.
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