Name: _________________________________
HR: __________________
Social Studies Project - 13 Original Colonies
My colony is: ________________________
Part 1- Map of 13 Original Colonies
Due Date: ____________________
Complete a map labeling all 13 Original Colonies. A blank template is
provided in this packet for you.
 Must be colorful and neat
 Each colony should be spelled correctly and labeled neatly
 No abbreviations
Part 2- Report on Colony
Due Date: _____________________
Study, research, and report on your colony. You will need to research various topics on your
colony (refer to the additional sheet for more specific information) and use that research to
create a report. For this part you will turn in:
 Research notes (provided in this packet)
 Rough draft (that will then be peer edited)
 Final draft with title page, visuals for each section, and bibliography
Part 3- Media Presentation of a Colony
Due Date: _____________________
Using the information you researched for your colony, select one activity depicting the
everyday life of the colony. It should include all aspects covered in your Part 2 report. Some
example projects are:
1) Create a 3D model
2) Travel Brochure of your colony
3) Create a PowerPoint Presentation
4) Create a display board (self-standing)
Part 1-
Name: _____________________________
HR: __________________
Part 2- Informational Report
Objective:
The task is to identify and make discoveries of the 13 Original Colonies. You will uncover this
information through your research. Your final report will include:
 Identify your chosen original colony
 Discuss the founders of the colony and the year it was founded
 Describe the reasons the colony was originally established.
- Who were the original settlers? (French, British, Spanish, etc.)
- Why did they leave their homeland for the New World? (religious freedom,
political freedom, etc.)
 Economical & Geographical characteristics
 Describe the culture and values
 Other important facts discovered
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Research and take notes on the colony using the graphic organizer provided
Create a rough draft of your report, including an introduction and conclusion.
Conduct at least one peer edit.
Conference with teacher.
Revise and edit; write final report.
- Final draft should include a title page, a visual for each section, and a bibliography.
Helpful Resources:
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Social Studies textbook pgs. 130-181
 Websiteshttp://www.timepage.org/spl/13colony.html
http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/graphics/13mapnew.htm
http://www.history.com/topics/thirteen-colonies
 Online EncyclopediasWorld Book: search for “Colonial America”
Encyclopedia Americana: search for “Colonial Life”
New Book of Knowledge: search for “Colonial Life” or “Thirteen Colonies”
Name: ____________________________________
HR: ___________________
Name of Colony: ___________________________________
Part 2 cont. - Research/Note Taking Sheet
Section 1- Establishment of Colony
Date Founded: _________________________________
Founder(s): ________________________________
Explain where settlers came from and why they settled in colony:
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Section 2- Geography of Colony
Describe the landforms and climate of colony:
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Section 3- Culture and Values:
Religious Views: _____________________________________________________________________________________
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Government:
How was your colony governed? ___________________________________________________________________
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Section 4- Economy:
What did your colony produce to make money/trade?
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Section 5- Important Facts:
What was special and/or different about your colony?
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Cite your sources here so you can use them to create your bibliography.
• For books include title, author, place of publication, and date published.
• For websites include author, title of page, title of site, date accessed, and the url address.
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