The Founding of the 13 Colonies/History

Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

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.

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.

CR Resource Type

Audio/Video

Resource Provider

Other

License Type

CUSTOM

Resource Provider other

The History Channel

Accessibility

Video resources: includes closed captioning or subtitles
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