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=Unit Cover Page=


 * Unit Title: Grade Level(s): Colonial America Grade 8**
 * Subject/Topic Area(s): Social Studies, the Colonial Era 1500-1754**
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 * Designed by: Patrick Hurley Time Frame: 6-8 weeks**
 * School District: School:**


 * =Brief Summary of Unit= ||
 * The students will learn that colonial America had a large effect on the world, mainly Europe. They will explore the Europeans quest for colonies and the colonies importance to their mother countries. Another key understanding is that the move to Americas sparked a desire in the colonists for freedom. Once the Europeans started the colonies, the colonists wanted to be in control of themselves, instead of being run by a government overseas. The students will look at the colonies, how they lived how they grew and how they rebelled. The students will do several assessments to show their mastery of this information. The effect of laws passed by Great Britain is another big thing the students will look at. They will analyze the effects of these laws and show how the build up of tension led to the Revolutionary War. ||