Unit 1: Beginnings

Chapter 1: Exploration and the Colonial Era (Beginnings - 1763)

Unit Overview: Native Americans develop complex societies. Starting in 1492, Europeans and then Africans bring their cultures to the New World. British colonies thrive, and Britain dominates North America after defeating France at war

Standard 1: Students will expand their knowledge of pre-Reconstruction America.
     Objective 1: Examine the American colonial experience.
          Indicator: a. Identify reasons for the establishment of colonies in America
                            b. Examine the rise of American culture in the New England, Middle, and Southern colonies.



Lesson 1: The Americas, West Africa, and Europe

-Current Event
-Review Previous Day
-Introduce Daily & Unit Learning Targets
-Beginnings Notes Click Here!
-Rebels Video Notes: Part 1
-Review Learning Targets

America The Story of Us: Rebels

Lesson 2: Spanish North America

-Current Event
-Review Previous Lesson
-Introduce Daily Learning Targets
-Spanish North America Notes Click Here!
-Christopher Columbus WebQuest Click Here!
-Review Learning Targets

Spanish North America Map

Crash Course: Natives & Spanish

Lesson 3: Early British Colonies

-Current Event
-Review Previous Lesson
-Introduce Daily Learning Targets
-Early British Colonies Notes Click Here!
-POV Activity
-Review Learning Targets

Crash Course: Colonizing America

Crash Course: Colonial America

Lesson 4: The Colonies Come of Age

-Current Event
-Review Previous Lesson
-Introduce Daily Learning Targets
-The Colonies Come of Age Notes Click Here!
-Salem Witch Trials Activity
-Review Learning Targets

Crash Course: French and Indian War/ The Great Awakening

Lesson 5: Review

-Current Event
-Review Previous Lesson
-Introduce Daily Learning Targets
-Study Guide Review
-Review Game
-Review Learning Targets

Test Day:

-U1 Test
-Folders Due
-Unit 2 Map & Extra Credit

Congratulations On Completing Unit 1!!!