Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

The Founding of the 13 Colonies/History

Subject Area

Social Studies

Grade(s)

5

Overview

This clip provides a succinct overview of the founding of the 13 original U.S. colonies.

    Social Studies (2010) Grade(s): 5

    SS10.5.5

    Explain the early colonization of North America and reasons for settlement in the Northern, Middle, and Southern colonies, including geographic features, landforms, and differences in climate among the colonies.

    Unpacked Content

    UP:SS10.5.5

    Vocabulary

    • colonization
    • representative government
    • geographic features
    • rule of law

    Knowledge

    Students know:
    • The location of the various colonies was based upon many factors such as geographic location, landforms, and climate. Colonial development was often influenced by the desire for religious freedom.
    • Many distinguishing factors of colonial governments continue to influence the development of the United States.

    Skills

    Students are able to:
    • Locate colonies on a physical and political map.

    Understanding

    Students understand that:
    • That a variety of geographic, religious, and socio-political factors influenced the location of the various colonial settlements.
    • The emerging colonial governments had lasting effects still evident today.
    Link to Resource

    CR Resource Type

    Audio/Video

    Resource Provider

    Other

    Resource Provider other

    The History Channel
    Accessibility

    Accessibility

    Video resources: includes closed captioning or subtitles
    License

    License Type

    CUSTOM
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