Colonial Regions Poster
Period 2: 1607-1754
Educational Map Poster: Colonial regions (mid-1700s)
Key Concepts: 2.1.II (A, B, and C) regional differences in British colonies
Requirements:
 24” x 36”
 English colonies that became the United States
Three regions:
 New England (east and north of New York colony)
 Middle colonies: (New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey)
 Southern colonies (south of Pennsylvania: Delaware to Georgia)
Shade or outline each region in a different color
Large letters (visible from around classroom) physically in the section:
 Region name
 Key economic trait (such as small farms, international trade, or plantation-based)
 Key cultural trait (such as town-meeting decision-making, or reliance on slavery)
 Label for Atlantic ocean
Visible from up close:
 Each colony name and border lines
 Bullet list (or paragraph) with 4-5 aspects of "distinctive society" for each region
Visibility from across room is vital with the goal of professional appearance
Poster plan (Colonial Regions)
New England region
Key cultural trait:
Key economic trait:
Other distinguishing traits:
1
2
3
4
5
Middle region
Key cultural trait:
Key economic trait:
Other distinguishing traits:
1
2
3
4
5
Southern region
Key cultural trait:
Key economic trait:
Other distinguishing traits:
1
2
3
4
5
Colonial Regions Poster
Period 2: 1607-1754
Colonial Regions Poster Grading Rubric
Arrange names alphabetically on lines below.
Colonial Regions Poster ______ /30
____________________________________
____________________________________
____________________________________
____________________________________
______/ 10
Selection of traits for bullet list or paragraph on each region
 4-5 most prominent shared traits
 distinguishes the region from others
 accuracy
 shows long-term trends applicable in mid-1700s
 provides a good understanding of overall life in the region
______/ 10
Quality appearance (and standard English)
 everything is neat, aligned, and "professional" appearing
 accuracy of borders
 paragraphs or bullet lists are word-processed
 title, region names, colony names, and regional traits are word-processed or in very neat script
to enhance the appearance
 Standard use of English
_____/ 5
Regions
 each is titled appropriately
 accurately portrayed with correct colonies
 cultural trait for each is well-selected to represent its distinctive culture
 economic trait for each is well-selected to represent its distinctive culture
 title, cultural trait, and economic trait for each is labeled within the region
_____/ 5
Visibility
 title is easily visible throughout room (title includes references to colonial regions & mid-1700s)
 colonial regions fill most of the poster
 each region is delineated in strong color & contrast with adjacent region(s)
 region titles and key traits are visible from around the classroom
 vertical orientation
 24” x 36”