Webquest |
Settling An American Colony for Prince Henry |
King James I of England |
Overview |
It is the early 1606 and King James I has recently taken the throne in England. He recognizes the great opportunity to explore and colonize America across the Atlantic Ocean. King James himself has recruited your team to find the best colony for his ten-year-old son Henry Frederick who will train to take over the colony in the next few years. By researching the three regions of the American coast, the group will choose one region and develop a strategic plan for the Prince Henry’s colony. 8th Grade US History students will explore the thirteen original colonies and consider geographic, economic, and cultural factors in identifying a colonial region for Prince Henry. This webquest addresses the following content standards of the Maryland Voluntary State Curriculum: ¨ 5.B.4— Analyze patterns of immigration to the United States before 1877 ¨ 3.B.1— Analyze how geographic characteristics influenced the location and development of regions in the United States prior to 1877 ¨ 4.A.1—Analyze the decisions that people made because resources were limited relative to economic wants for goods and services in America Students should have access to the internet to complete this webquest. |
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