Our Current Unit: Unit 2 - Colonial Times
How did geography affect the development of colonial America?
In this unit, students will:
Compare and contrast six early English settlements and read about diverse historical perspectives.
Conduct a deep study of primary sources related to the history of enslavement of Africans in the Americas.
Click HERE to access the Unit 2 Newsletter.
Our Current Lesson: Lesson 7 - Comparing the Colonies
How were the three colonial regions alike and different?
In this lesson, students will:
Identify key features of six colonies: Massachusetts Bay, Rhode Island, New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Georgia.
Explore historical events from multiple perspectives.
Compare and contrast the New England, Middle, and Southern colonies.
Draw conclusions from a map.
Click HERE for the Unit 2 Lesson 7 Newsletter.
Lesson 7 Assessment Information
End of Lesson Assessment: Students will complete a Billboard Poster Project at the end of the lesson. In addition, students will complete a Vocabulary Quiz; the quiz will be multiple-choice.
Click the links below for test information and study guides!
Test Information (Information on page 2)
Study Guide Review Packet (with Answers)
Vocabulary Quiz Date: To be determined!
Billboard Poster Project Due Date: To be determined!
Important Note: Students' lesson packets will be collected with the assessment to be graded for Classwork completion. All packet pages should be completed at that time. Any pages that are not completed will receive a grade of 0. Additional time will not be provided to earn credit.
Lesson 7 Packet due : Check back in soon!
Lesson 7 pages for Classwork Grade: Check back soon!
Resources and Extra Practice
Please click the following link to view the Social Studies Open House Presentation and additional information:
Social Studies Open House Presentation 2026-2027 - Check back after Open House!
Social Studies Open House Handout 2026-2027 - Check back after Open House!