Louisiana Purchase and Lewis and Clark
Interactive Map
Lewis and Clark activities
Lewis and Clark Adventure
Go West
Quiz Time
Possible Explorers to research
Henry Hudson
John Cabot
Jacques Cartier
Samuel de Champlain
Rene-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle
Henry Hudson
John Cabot
Jacques Cartier
Samuel de Champlain
Rene-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle
Road to the Revolutionary War
Use the following sites to help you review for the retest on Friday, February 19th!
-Causes of the American Revolution
-Important Patriots
Use the following sites to help you review for the retest on Friday, February 19th!
-Causes of the American Revolution
-Important Patriots
Essay Question:
Open up a Google Drive Document and type up a response to the following question. One you have edited your response please print it to the second floor laser printer.
How would you have felt during the time of the American Revolution-loyal to the king, ready to declare independence, or undecided? Use support from the events we have studied the past few weeks to strengthen your argument.
Open up a Google Drive Document and type up a response to the following question. One you have edited your response please print it to the second floor laser printer.
How would you have felt during the time of the American Revolution-loyal to the king, ready to declare independence, or undecided? Use support from the events we have studied the past few weeks to strengthen your argument.
Social Studies Review Week
Colonial America Day!
-Welcome to the Daily Life Rotation. Click below to dress your colonist.
Clothing
Hats
Work:
-Puzzles of trades -
Brick maker game -
Blacksmith -
Jamestown
Use the following website to find out more on John Smith and Jamestown!
National Geographic
When you are done answering the questions, you may play an interactive game on Jamestown
Game
Technology Advances During the Age of Exploration!
Astrolabe, Caravel and Compass
Maps and Improved Navigation
Navigational School (read the subheadings)
The Printing Press
Maps and Improved Navigation
Navigational School (read the subheadings)
The Printing Press
Explorers Mini Research Project
Battle of Bunker Hill
Use the following websites to investigate what happened at the Battle of Bunker Hill
Battle of Bunker Hill
Battle of Bunker Breed's Hill
British Battles
Thrilling Incidents in American History
The Battle of Bunker Hill
History of the USA
Use the following websites to investigate what happened at the Battle of Bunker Hill
Battle of Bunker Hill
Battle of Bunker Breed's Hill
British Battles
Thrilling Incidents in American History
The Battle of Bunker Hill
History of the USA
Native American Region Project
The Grand Rapids Public Museum has contacted Oakwood Intermediate to create exhibits showcasing the unique attributes of each of the four Native American regions on the United States, Pacific Northwest, Desert Southwest, Great Plains, and the Eastern Woodland.
You can use books, articles, video clips, and online resources to help you research your region. Using your research you will create a museum exhibit showcasing the distinctive physical features of your region, natural resources available to your tribes and how each region adapted to their environment. You will need to locate your group on a map as well.
For more information on the project as well as resources click HERE
The Process For Creating your Exhibit
1. Inquiry:
-spend some time getting an understanding of the four different regions Eastern Woodland, Pacific Northwest, Great
Plains and Southwest. Look through the books and websites
provided. Find a region that interests you.
2. Group contract:
-Teamwork is a must! Everyone in the group will agree to the conditions of your group contract.
Everyone will need to be working 100% of the time.
3. Research
-Using the links provided under the resource tab and the text you will research one Native American Region. Each
group member must complete an I-Chart
4. Presentation
-Your group will present your exhibit to a panel of experts at the completion of the project.
You can use books, articles, video clips, and online resources to help you research your region. Using your research you will create a museum exhibit showcasing the distinctive physical features of your region, natural resources available to your tribes and how each region adapted to their environment. You will need to locate your group on a map as well.
For more information on the project as well as resources click HERE
The Process For Creating your Exhibit
1. Inquiry:
-spend some time getting an understanding of the four different regions Eastern Woodland, Pacific Northwest, Great
Plains and Southwest. Look through the books and websites
provided. Find a region that interests you.
2. Group contract:
-Teamwork is a must! Everyone in the group will agree to the conditions of your group contract.
Everyone will need to be working 100% of the time.
3. Research
-Using the links provided under the resource tab and the text you will research one Native American Region. Each
group member must complete an I-Chart
4. Presentation
-Your group will present your exhibit to a panel of experts at the completion of the project.
Causes of the American Revolution
Project: You will work with a group of your peers to crate a children’s book explaining the causes of the American Revolution. You will be sharing your book with a group of students at the elementary school.
Click HERE for project directions.
Research: Using the links listed below research each key event that lead to colonists to unite together to fight against their own government.
Graphic Organizer: You must fill out a graphic organizer for each of the following key events. Click HERE to download addition graphic organizers.
French and Indian War
-Website
-BrainPop
*you will need to get the user name and password from your teacher
Proclamation of 1763
-Website
Sugar Act
-Website
-BrainPop
Stamp Act
-Website
-BrainPop
Quartering Act
-Website
-BrainPop
Townshend Act
-Website
-BrainPop
Sons of Liberty
-Website
-Brainpop
Boycotts
-Website
-Brainpop
Committees of Correspondence
-Website
-Video Link
Boston Massacre
-Website
-BrainPop
Tea Act
-Website
-BrainPop
Boston Tea Party
-Website
-BrainPop
Intolerable Acts
-Website
-BrainPop
Lexington and Concord
-Website
-BrainPop
Patriots and Loyalists
-Website
Continental Congress
-Website
-Handout
-BrainPop
Patriots and Loyalists
-Handout
Additional Information
-BrainPop Video
-this is a great video that gives an overview of many of the key
events and vocabulary words
-you will need to get the user name and password from your teacher
-PowerPoint
-Overview of key events
-Additional PowerPoint
Timeline
-Click HERE and you will be taken to the website to create your timeline
Click HERE for project directions.
Research: Using the links listed below research each key event that lead to colonists to unite together to fight against their own government.
Graphic Organizer: You must fill out a graphic organizer for each of the following key events. Click HERE to download addition graphic organizers.
French and Indian War
-Website
-BrainPop
*you will need to get the user name and password from your teacher
Proclamation of 1763
-Website
Sugar Act
-Website
-BrainPop
Stamp Act
-Website
-BrainPop
Quartering Act
-Website
-BrainPop
Townshend Act
-Website
-BrainPop
Sons of Liberty
-Website
-Brainpop
Boycotts
-Website
-Brainpop
Committees of Correspondence
-Website
-Video Link
Boston Massacre
-Website
-BrainPop
Tea Act
-Website
-BrainPop
Boston Tea Party
-Website
-BrainPop
Intolerable Acts
-Website
-BrainPop
Lexington and Concord
-Website
-BrainPop
Patriots and Loyalists
-Website
Continental Congress
-Website
-Handout
-BrainPop
Patriots and Loyalists
-Handout
Additional Information
-BrainPop Video
-this is a great video that gives an overview of many of the key
events and vocabulary words
-you will need to get the user name and password from your teacher
-PowerPoint
-Overview of key events
-Additional PowerPoint
Timeline
-Click HERE and you will be taken to the website to create your timeline
Colonial Day-Daily Life
Welcome to Colonial America! Play both of these fun games to find out what Colonial American’s dressed like! Have fun!!
Colonial Clothes
Colonial Hats
Colonial Clothes
Colonial Hats
Colonial Government
Click on each type of Colonial Government to learn more about it.
House of Burgess
Mayflower Compact
House of Burgess
Mayflower Compact