Explore the Colonies
How did early settlements handle the challenges of a new land? Now, you will learn about four early settlements and their successes and failures. Click on each settlement to learn more about its history. As you read, fill out the column for that settlement on the chart on pages 2 – 3 of your Engineering Portfolio. If you are unable to find the information, write “Not Known” in the box.
Colonial Settlements
Teacher Note
On this page, students will explore several different colonies and their successes and failures. Students will read the information for each colony and take notes on pages 2 – 3 in their Engineering Portfolio.
Essential Questions
- How do we know what we know about the past?
- What are the challenges and responsibilities of historians?
- How do geographic characteristics determine choices? (For, example, climate guides decisions about food, clothing and shelter.)
