B2+Joiner,+Rachel

=Unit Cover Page=


 * Unit Title: The Colonial Era Grade Level(s): 6-8**
 * Subject/Topic Area(s): Social Studies, The Colonial Era**
 * Key Words: Founding shaped by geography, reasons for leaving Britain, Democratic Ideals**
 * Designed by: Rachel Joiner Time Frame: 6(80)**
 * School District: School:**


 * =Brief Summary of Unit= ||
 * //Upon completing this unit, students will have a better understanding of the founding of our country and the several factors that played into it. Students will understand how America was shaped by the geography of the nation and the various people and cultures found it. Students will also have an idea of how our democratic ideals played a role in the founding of the country, and where we got the inspiration for such ideals. They will also know how our democratic ideals serve as a model for others. Students will make various connections and comparisons between colonists and immigrant groups today. They will learn key events and people that played a major role in the founding of our country. They will also understand the sequence of important events that lead to the colonists leaving, and have a good understanding of the timeline of events that created the United States. For a final assessment students will create a brochure using comic life. Students are museum curators at the Norlands Living History Center. Students are chosing a character from the 17th century and are creating a brochure about the day and the life of their chosen character. The brochure will be presented to the History Channel Media Board. Students are entering a contest through the History Channel, and if they win the History Channel will sponser to open a new exhibit at the museum. ////Students are going to be going in depth with these topics into key people such as John Locke, and documents that influenced our founding such as the Olive Branch Petition. Students will make connections between the past, and more modern day issues. They will compare groups from the Colonial Era to more modern groups, and even have a chance to live the life of a colonist. Students will complete several various assessments using a variety of tools and products. Following the unit students will reflect on the material covered, and what they have learned. They will also reflect on how the culture of the state of Maine was shaped by the coexistence of colonists and Native Americans. // ||