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Grades 2-7
An Overview of the
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17 Century
Learning Lapbook with Study Guide
A Journey Through Learning
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Authors-Paula Winget and Nancy Fileccia
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Things to Know
Hamburger Fold-Fold horizontally
Hotdog Fold-Fold vertically
Folds-Labeled with a small line to show where the fold is and the words “hamburger fold” or “hotdog fold.”
Dotted Lines-These are the cutting lines
Accordion Fold-This fold is like making a paper fan. Fold on the first line so that title is on top. Turn over and fold on
next line so that title is on top again. Turn over again and fold again on the next line so that title is on top. Continue
until all folds are done.
Cover Labels-Most of the booklets that are folded look nicer with a label on top instead of just a blank space. They
will be labeled “cover label.”
So where do the mini-booklets go?
A shape-coded and labeled KEY is included. This key shows you where all of the minibooklets go in each folder. Keep this page handy! You’ll also see at the top of the mini-booklet
pages another graphic that shows once again where to place the booklet in each folder. So
there are TWO ways to see where to place the booklet. We made it easy! You won’t get lost.
Lapbook Assembly Choices
(see photos on how to fold and glue your folders together)
We recommend using Zip Dry Glue.
Choice #1 -Do not glue your folders together until you have completely finished all three folders. It
is easier to work with one folder instead of two or three glued together.
Choice #2 -Glue all of your folders together before beginning. Some children like to see the entire
project as they work on it. It helps with keeping up with which folder you are supposed to be
working in. The choices are completely up to you and your child!
How Long Does it Take to Complete the Lapbook?
Doing a study guide page and mini-booklet a day, a 3-folder lapbook takes about
one month to complete. However, you can expand the study portion and make it
last as long as you like! That’s the beauty of homeschooling! Do it YOUR way!
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How It All Goes Together
What you need to get started
*A printed copy of the lapbook by A Journey Through Learning
*colored file folders
*Scissors
*Glue (We recommend Zip Dry Glue)
*Hole puncher
*Brads
*Stapler
To make the storage system (optional-see directions)
*Duct tape
One 3-ring binder
Study Choices
Choice #1- Read the first page of the study guide. Then use the internet and fun
children’s books to learn more about the topic that is covered in that study guide.
For instance-our American Indians lapbook has a study guide page about
Geronimo. Dig into Geronimo. There are probably lots of interesting things to
learn about him that the study guide does not cover. Spend a day on Geronimo
or spend a week! The pace you take for the lapbook is completely up to you.
When your child has completed studying that particular topic, it will be time to do
the mini-booklet for that topic. The mini-booklet patterns are found right after the
study guide page that it goes with. Or, your child might want to do the minibooklet before he/she delves deeper into the subject. Once again, the order is
completely up to you and your child.
Choice #2- Read only the study guide page and do the mini-booklet that goes
with it. The mini-booklet patterns are found right after the study guide page that it
goes with. You may choose to do one study guide/mini-booklet per day, two per
day, two per week, three per week, etc. It doesn’t matter. The pace is completely
up to you. At one per day, it will take about a month to complete a 3 folder
lapbook.
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How to fold and connect the folders for your lapbook.
1. Gather the number of
folders required for your
particular lapbook.
4. Fold the left hand-side over
just to the crease but not
overlapping it. Your folder now
has two flaps. We like to run a
ruler down each fold to make
the fold neater and flatter. Do
steps 3 and 4 to the remaining
folders.
2. Open up each folder and
flatten it out.
5. Take two of the folders and
apply a generous amount of
glue to their flaps. We
recommend using Zip Dry
Paper Glue.
7. Do steps 5 and 6 to your
remaining folders (if any).
3. Take the right side and fold it
all the way over until the tab is
just before the middle crease in
the folder. Do not overlap this
crease with the tab.
6. Bring the flaps
together and press so
they stick together.
8. The patterns for all the mini-booklets are
provided. Just cut out, construct, and glue them
into your lapbook. Refer to the color-coded
placement page or the actual mini-booklet page
for placement of each mini-booklet.
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Can I store all of my lapbooks in ONE location?
Yes! A Journey Through Learning has come up with a way that you can store all
of your lapbooks from your books in ONE convenient location. A 3-ring binder
serves as a great place to keep your lapbooks. This method of storage not only
keeps your lapbooks from getting lost but also keeps them neat and readily
available to show to dad, grandparents, friends, etc. When they are not being
shown off, just place the binder on your bookshelf! Below, we have given you
step-by-step directions (with pictures) of how to create a storage binder.
How to make a storage system for your lapbook(s)
Roll out enough duct
tape to go across the
folders lengthwise.
Stick duct tape into
hole puncher but be
careful not to punch
holes in your folders.
Put duct tape sticky side
up. Place binded edge of
lapbook on the duct tape
(no more than ¼ inch!).
It will look like this.
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Then stick duct tape to the
other side again about ¼
inch. There will need to be
enough tape to hole punch.
Store folders in 3-ring binder.
Tips and tricks to go the extra mile! (optional)
Supplies Need:
½ inch three-ring binder
5 tabs (if you are using our copywork and/or notebooking pages,
you will need to have 7 tabs. Label with copywork and notebooking)
Quart size baggies
Duct tape
Your study guide and mini-booklets pages and copies of the enrichment pages at
the end
Office supplies-glue, scissors, brads, stapler, pencils, crayons,
and ribbon (if needed)
1. Label your tabs: Study Guide/Mini Booklets, Book Log, NICK Notes(easier) or
Outline Form (harder), Biography Reports, What I Learned Pages (Copywork and
Notebooking, if using these).
2. You will find a master copy of all of these special pages at the back of the
lapbook packet. Make copies of the NICK Notes or Outline Form, Biography
Report (if included), and What I Learned Pages and put them behind the tabs.
Make more copied of the Book Log if your child reads a lot and needs more room
to log books. We will explain how your child can use all of these enrichment
pages later.
3. Hole punch your study guide and mini-booklets sheets and place behind the
Study Guide tab. You will read a page of a study guide. Behind the study guide is
the booklet(s) that goes with that study guide.
4. Keeping your office supplies handy-Measure the bottom of a quart size ziplock bag. Then measure out a strip of duct tape that length. Lay the zip-lock bag
on the lower edge of the tape. Fold the other end of the tape down on the zip-lock
bag. Your duct tape should be sticking out from the bag. Now, you can hole
punch the duct tape strip. DO NOT HOLE PUNCH INTO THE BAG! Then put it
into your 3-ring binder. Use this bag to store items you will be using for your
lapbook. Glue, scissors, hole puncher, stapler and extra staples, crayons,
pencils, brads, ribbon, and any unfinished work. Doing this one step keeps you
from having to constantly gather supplies every time you want to work on your
lapbook!
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Folder 1
Separatists
(pilgrims)
Puritans
NW
Passage
Henry
Hudson
King
James
Jamestown
Northern
Colonies
Mayflower
Compact
John Smith
Folder 2
Middle
Colonies
First
T-giving
Folder 3
Colonial
Life
Pequot
War
King
Philip’s
War
William
Penn
Quakers
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Salem
Witch
Trials
Southern
Colonies
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An Overview of the 17 Century
Complete the Scene
Squanto taught the Pilgrims how to plant seeds to grow food. Draw tall stalks of corn; pumpkins,
squash, beans, etc. Squanto used fish as fertilizer. Draw holes with fish. Cut off this piece and glue
picture onto front of lapbook.
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An Overview of the 17th Century
Native Americans-The First Americans
We Need to Find a Northwest Passage!
Henry Hudson-Explorer
Leaving the Church of England
Who was King James?
Who were the Puritans?
Who were the Separatists?
The Pilgrims Come to America-Jamestown
Capt. John Smith Saves Jamestown
Pocahontas-Indian Princess
The Puritans Come to America-Mayflower Journey
The First Laws-Mayflower Compact
Squanto Helps the New Settlers
First Thanksgiving-Celebrating the First Year
Pequot War-Settlers and Indians Fighting
King Phillip’s War-More Settlers and Indians Fighting
The Quakers Come to America
William Penn Settles Pennsylvania
The Tragedy of Salem Witch Trials
Colonial Families
Colonial Food
Colonial Housing
Colonial Clothing
Colonial Money
Colonial Crime and Punishment
The Thirteen Colonies
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Native Americans-The First Americans
Many people contend that Christopher Columbus “discovered”
America. But, the Native American Indians were present long before any of
the explorers landed on the North American continent. American Indians
varied considerably from area to area, as did their reactions to European
settlements. Indian families lived in tribes. Each family was dependent on the
other for survival. They lived by the customs and practices of their ancestors
and used the land only as they needed it, believing it was sacred. Around the
1500s, European explorers began to explore inland on the new found
continent. They often were peaceful toward the Indians, but many times, they
were fearful and killed them. The new white man brought many new things to
the Indians, such as copper, iron, metal for weapons, and new foods and
plants. They also brought new diseases and war.
The Europeans began to no longer feeling like a visitor to this land.
They wanted to own all of it. There were more and more people coming over
and more land was needed for their expansion. The military began taking
what it wanted and began forcing the Indian tribes into extinction. Out of fear
of the Indians, the Europeans tried to force the Indians to be like them, to be
Christians, and speak English. The United States government began dividing
the country during its expansion. Indians were given small plots of land
called reservations. Most Indians were forced from their homeland onto
these reservations. Often they were forced to walk hundreds of miles and
were given very little food or clothing for the journey. Many Indians died while
on the way to their new homes. The rest of their land was taken over by
settlers. This is why few tribes are left today.
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Folder 1
Read Native Americans-The First Americans.
Hamburger fold on the middle line. Cut around the shape of
the teepee. Do not cut the fold. Now you have a teepeeshaped booklet. Glue into lapbook.
Directions: Inside of the teepee, write what you learned
about the first Americans.
The First
Americans
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We Need to Find A Northwest Passage
The Northwest Passage is a sea route through the Arctic Ocean.
It runs along the northern coast of North America via the waterways
amidst the Canadian Arctic Archipelago connecting the Atlantic and
Pacific Oceans. Beginning in the 15th century, explorers began
searching for a shorter sea route north and west around North America
for trading. The Northwest Passage became a new route to the trading
nations of Asia. In 1493, to defuse trade disputes, Pope Alexander VI
split the discovered world between Spain and Portugal. This move
made other countries like England and France want to find their own
route. This new route became the desire and motivation of the
European explorations. They named it the Northwest Passage.
When it became evident that there was no route through the
heart of the continent, attention was turned to the possibility of a
passage through northern waters. From west to east, the Northwest
Passage runs through the Bering Strait (separating Russia and
Alaska), Chukchi Sea, Beaufort Sea and then through various
waterways that run through the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. There are
five to seven different routes through the archipelago, including the
McClure Strait, the Dease Strait, and the Prince of Wales Strait, but not
all of them are suitable for larger ships. The passage then goes
through Baffin Bay and the Davis Strait leading into the Atlantic Ocean.
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Folder 1
Read We Need to Find A Northwest Passage.
Cut out as one piece. Hamburger fold on middle line.
Glue into lapbook.
Directions: Inside booklet, write about what is the
Northwest Passage.
The
Northwest
Passage
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Henry Hudson-Explorer
Henry Hudson was born at a turning point in English history. Since
the expedition of Columbus, many had set out to discover a route to the
Orient. Hudson learned his skill of the sea by traveling with seafarers,
mariners, and explorers. As a young man, he had traveled with trade ships
and had even sailed on an English ship that faced and defeated the
Spanish Armada in 1588.
Hudson made four voyages into the treacherous Arctic waters in four
years, from 1607 to 1610. Each additional time, he pushed the limits of his
discoveries a little further. He was determined to find the Northwest
Passage, often ignoring his safety and that of his crews. In 1609, he sailed
from Amsterdam on a vessel named “Half Moon” and headed north, again
trying to find a path through the Arctic to the Far East. He believed that the
Atlantic and Pacific Oceans were separated by a narrow strip of land, which
would provide a shortcut between the two oceans. He sailed into New York
Bay in September of 1609 and explored about 150 miles of a river, which
later became known as the Hudson River.
In 1610, Hudson set out again in pursuit of the famous Northwest
Passage on a ship called the “Discovery.” His son went with him on this
journey. They sailed down the dangerous waters past Quebec and down
thru Hudson Strait (this Strait is not named for Henry.) They entered a huge
bay, which Henry thought was the Pacific Ocean. The bay, which we
presently call Hudson Bay, became frozen and the currents were very
rough. The crew wanted to turn around, but Henry refused. His crew,
thinking of mutiny, put Hudson, his son, and seven others into a small boat.
We know from a diary that was found on the shore months later that this
group left the boat to go ashore to look for shelter. Henry, his son, and his
crew were never heard from again.
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Folder 1
Read Henry Hudson-Explorer.
Cut out as one booklet. Fold down flap and then fold
over the other. Glue into lapbook. Cut out the labels
and glue onto blank sides of booklet.
Directions: Answer the questions.
Did Hudson ever find a
Northwest Passage?
What was Hudson
determined to find?
What is the name of
the river named after
him?
What was the fate of
Hudson and his crew?
Henry
Hudson
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Leaving the Church of England
A little history on the church that the colonists left
King Henry VIII was the king of England. His wife, Catherine of
Aragon, could not give him a son to inherit the throne. Because of this,
he tried to divorce her. This caused quite a problem because the
Catholic faith did not permit divorce. The Pope denied him the right to
divorce. King Henry VIII then denounced Catholicism and placed himself
as “head” of a new church. This new church became known as the
Church of England. This new church would be Protestant. The change
marked the birth of the 'Reformation in England.
After King Henry became the leader of the newly formed church,
he granted his own divorce. Later he would marry Anne Boleyn, only to
have her executed of treason, after she failed to produce a male heir.
The king would marry four more times, including a woman named Jane
Seymour. After multiple attempts, Jane finally blessed him with a son,
King Edward VI. King Edward ruled for a brief time and died in 1553 at
the age of 15.
After the King's death, his Catholic daughter, Mary, became
Queen. During her rein, she used fear and death to order the Catholic
Church back under the control of England. She was overthrown by her
half-sister Elizabeth I for her practice of ordering people to death. She
would thereafter be known as Bloody Mary. Queen Elizabeth was a
Protestant. She used her time as Queen to strengthen the Church of
England. Under her rule, she brought peace between the Church of
England and the Catholic Church by allowing each to remain as
separate.
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Who was King James?
King James was the only child of Queen Mary and the Duke of Albany,
Henry Stuart. James became the King of England and Ireland on March 24,
1603. During King James' rule over England, the fields of art, literature, and
science bloomed with great works from people like Sir Francis Bacon and
William Shakespeare. Even though King James was a Protestant, he did not
attempt to end Catholicism. His religious tolerance also made room for the rise
of Puritanism in England. In 1604, he authorized an official translation of the
Bible called the King James Bible. It was published for the first time in 1611 and
is still known for its beautiful language.
During King James' reign, two groups of believers rose up who went
strongly against the Church of England. The “Puritans” made up a group of
people who wanted to remain in the church but wanted to modify its practices
and the way it was run. They were called “Puritans” because they wanted to
“purify” the church.
The other group, the “Separatists,” wanted to separate entirely from the
Church of England. The Separatists wanted to worship in a very simple manner.
They did not believe in all of the rituals and symbols that the Catholic Church
developed. They believed that the New Testament was the model to follow.
They felt that the state should not interfere with their religious choice.
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Folder 1
Read Leaving the Church of England
A little history on the church that the colonists left
and Who was King James?
Cut out each piece. Fasten together at the top with a
brad (or staple). Glue into lapbook. Directions: Inside,
write about King James.
King James
His Parents
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Bible version
named after him
Two groups that rose
up during his reign.
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Who were the Puritans?
The Puritans were a group of people who wanted to remain part of
the Church of England but wanted to change its practices and the way it
was run. They were called “Puritans” because they wanted to “purify” the
church. They lived by a very strict Puritan code. The Puritan way of living
had numerous rules that were expected to be followed at all times.
During church services, men and women sat on opposite sides of the
room through very long services. Women were not allowed to speak in
church, and it was against the law to miss a church service.
The Puritan lifestyle was hard and rigid. The church dictated the
course of life. A Puritan was expected to work hard and show no
emotion. Puritans dressed very plainly in black and white clothing. The
Puritans believed that when bad things happened (such as the illness of
your child), that it was due to some hidden sin in your life. They believed
that it was God's way of bringing one to repentance. Puritans believed
that Satan hunted out the weak and the insane to act out his work. They
felt that Satan would attack anyone, including women and children.
Those who followed Satan were called witches. Witchcraft was the
greatest crime that a person could commit. The punishment for
witchcraft was death.
Puritan children were expected to behave under an extremely strict
code. The showing of anger, fear, or even excitement was considered a
sin. Playtime was not allowed, and toys were very seldom owned. Most
days consisted of chores, cooking, and attending church.
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Read Who were the Puritans?
Cut out each piece. Stack them on top of each other according
to length with title page on front and staple at the top.
Directions: Fill out information on each piece.
List some strict rules
Life for the children
The
Puritans
Feelings for their
church
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Who were the Separatists? (Pilgrims)
The Separatists were a group of people who wanted to separate
entirely from the Church of England. Separatists, believing in very simple
worship, rejected the rituals and symbols of the Anglican Church. They
believed that the New Testament was the example to follow. They also
believed that not only should the state not dictate religion but that one
should be able to worship freely as he chooses.
The Separatists also did not like the lax standards of social
behavior like drunkenness and the failure to observe the Sabbath. The
Separatists believed they had been chosen by God for salvation and
feared being sent to hell if they worshiped with those outside of their
church. They commonly referred to outsiders as “The Strangers.”
In 1607, William Brewster, along with his church of Separatists, tried
to make their first attempt to leave England for Amsterdam, Holland. Their
plan was found out, and he and many of his people were jailed and
beaten. In 1608, the congregation made another attempt to leave
England, only to be found out once again. The Separatists men had
already boarded the ship while the women waited on shore. As the
authorities arrived, the ship's captain left the dock. The men and the
women were separated. The authorities soon released the women, and
they joined their men in Holland.
In Holland, the Separatists were finally allowed to worship freely.
The Separatist were now known as “Pilgrims,” because they had left their
homeland on a “pilgrimage” to discover something new. But, they quickly
began to yearn for more freedom. News began to circulate of total
freedom of religion in a new place called “America.” So, the Pilgrims left
Holland in 1620 bound for America.
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Folder 1
Read Who were the Separatists? (Pilgrims)
Cut out large square. Glue into lapbook. Cut out four small
booklets. Hamburger fold in half and fold the excess part
up over the top like a matchbook. Glue onto square.
Directions: Fill out information on each subject.
The Separatists (Pilgrims)
Who were they
Their beliefs
Their leader
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Destination
after Holland
The First SettlementThe Jamestown Colony
The first permanent English settlement in the New Americas was
called “The Jamestown Settlement” in honor of the ruler of England, King
James I. In June of 1606, the Virginia Company was established by a group
of London entrepreneurs. King James gave his permission to establish an
English settlement in the Chesapeake region of North America.
In December 1606, a group of over 100 people sailed from London to
Virginia hoping to find gold and a shorter water passage to the Orient. Half
of this group was “gentlemen.” These “gentlemen” had much wealth and
had never worked hard. They were not prepared for the job ahead of them.
They knew nothing of the wilderness or the planning involved in starting a
new colony.
On May 14, 1607, The Virginia Company landed on Jamestown
Island, which was located near the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay. They
decided on this location due to the deep-water channel and its location
close to the shore, which enabled their ships to dock easily. Almost a
month after landing, the colonists were attacked by the Algonquian natives.
Due to these attacks, the colonists quickly built a fort for safety. They
constructed a triangular shaped fort made out of palisade walls. In the
center, they built a storehouse, church, and a number of houses. The
colonists took a huge hit with disease, famine, and numerous attacks from
the neighboring Algonquians. Trading with the Powhatan Indians helped to
revive the colony. Trading included food, clothing, tools, copper, and iron.
A strong leader and hunter by the name of Captain John Smith is
credited with keeping the colony from totally disappearing. In the winter of
1609, Captain Smith left the settlement to return home. Without Smith's
guidance, only 60 of the settlers survived the severe winter. It became
known as the “starving time.” After the harsh winter, the survivors decided
to bury their cannons and armor and abandon Jamestown. However, with
the arrival of Lord De La Ware and his supply ships full of food and building
material, the colonists decided to stay and rebuild.
.
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Folder 1
Read The First Settlement-The Jamestown Colony.
Cut out the booklet as one piece. Hamburger fold in half.
Cut out the cover label and glue on the top. Glue into lap
book.
Directions: Fill out the information in the booklets.
Cover label
Jamestown
When was it
established
and by whom?
Describe the
“gentlemen.”
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Captain John Smith Saves Jamestown
Captain John Smith was known as a brash and boldly self-confident
person. His keen experience of survival and exceptional leadership skills
helped save the Jamestown colony. Smith led the settlers in hunting,
construction of the fort, and trading with the Indians for corn. One of the
major threats that Smith and the others faced were the frequent raids by
the Algonquin Indians.
Smith was captured in December 1607 and brought before the
chief of the Algonquin Indians, Chief Powhatan. The chief's daughter,
Pocahontas, saved his life by throwing herself between him and the
warriors, right before they were ordered to kill him. Once released, Smith
helped to further lead the colony.
After being injured, Smith returned to England for a couple of years.
In, 1614, Captain Smith returned to Maine and the Massachusetts Bay.
Under approval of Prince Charles, he changed the name of the region to
“New England.” He mapped the coastline from Penobscot Bay to Cape
Cod. After his return to England in 1617, Smith wrote a book about his
adventures in North America. He never again returned to Virginia or
Massachusetts.
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Folder 2
Read Captain John Smith Saves Jamestown.
Cut out the two pieces. Stack the title piece on top.
Staple down the left hand side. Glue into lapbook.
Directions: Answer questions.
Capt. John Smith
Colony he governed:
Tell about him
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Pocahontas-Indian Princess
Pocahontas was an Indian princess who lived in the Virginia region
near Jamestown Colony. She was the daughter of Powhatan, the chief of the
Algonquian Indians. She was born to one of the many wives of the chief. Her
actual date of birth is not known. Some believe it to be around 1596.
Pocahontas probably saw white men for the first time in May of 1607,
when the settlers landed in Jamestown. She became fast friends with the
captain of the troop, John Smith. In December of 1607, Smith was taken
captive by her father while he was leading an expedition. Pocahontas is most
remembered for saving his life.
In 1610, Pocahontas was kidnapped and held for ransom by some
overly energetic soldiers at Jamestown. The year before, John Smith had
been injured and returned to England. The solider sent word to Chief
Powhatan that he would return his beloved daughter only if the chief sent him
his demands. The chief sent some of the items with a note asking them to
treat his daughter well. Pocahontas stayed with the white men and settled
into a new colony called Henrico, which was under the leadership of Sir
Thomas Dale. Here, she began her education and was baptized into the
Christian faith.
She married a deeply religious man named John Rolfe. Afterwards,
she was christened with the name Rebecca. Because of the marriage of
John and "Rebecca," peace was found between the English and the Indians.
In the spring of 1616, Pocahontas, her husband, and their infant son,
Thomas, went to London. Her arrival in London was well talked about. She
was presented to King James I and all of the London royal society. While in
London, she was also reunited with her old friend, Captain John Smith. It had
been eight years since their last encounter. In March 1617, Pocahontas and
her family planned to return to Virginia. On the voyage home, Pocahontas
became extremely ill with pneumonia or possibly tuberculosis. She died at
the age of 22. Her body was buried in a churchyard in Gravesend, England,
where the ship had to go ashore when she became ill.
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Folder 2
Read Pocahontas-Indian Princess.
Hamburger fold on the middle line. Cut around the shape
of the person. Do not cut the fold. Now you have a personshaped booklet. Glue into lapbook.
Directions: Inside, write what you learned about the
Pocahontas.
Pocahontas
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The Pilgrims Come to AmericaThe Mayflower Journey
The Pilgrims, who left England 11 years earlier to obtain freedom of
worship in Holland, began to dream of leaving their home in Holland and
traveling across the Atlantic to America. They began their journey aboard the
Speedwell, which took them to Southampton, England. There they joined
another group of Separatists.
On September 6, 1620, they set out on the Mayflower for America. The
brave men and women had given up everything in their past to commit
themselves to a new life; a life they hoped to base solely on the Bible and a
relationship with God.
Once again, they were on a search for a new place to live. Even though
they could not bring many personal items with them, they did bring their
culture, spiritual beliefs, and deeply rooted family values to the New World.
They were determined to establish an improved foundation of English society
in this unknown land.
Life on the voyage was not at all comfortable. There were 102
passengers and 30 crewmembers. The Mayflower was a merchant ship, not a
passenger ship, so there were no cabins in which to live or sleep. The pilgrims
slept in the scallops or on the gun deck. Sleeping was done in triple tier bunks,
which had been built between the decks. Each family had about a 5' x 5'
square of space. Here they slept, cooked, and lived. Most of the belongings
that they did carry with them were stored in the hold of the ship in trunks.
There was no privacy and little room for the 32 children on board to play. The
foods that they ate included salted meat, and fish, peas, beans, beer, and
hard cheese.
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Read The Pilgrims Come to America-The Mayflower
Journey.
Cut out the ship along its shape. Cut out the other pieces
that are the shape of the ship’s hull found on the next page.
Stack and staple on top of the ship’s hull down the left hand
Was it a safe
side to make a booklet on top of the ship’s hull. Glue into
voyage?
lapbook.
Directions: Answer the questions.
Mayflower
Voyage
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When did the
ys
et sail?
Where were th
e
Why were the
y
y going?
going there?
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The First LawsMayflower Compact
During the planning stages of their voyage to America, the pilgrims
met with their pastor, John Robinson, to receive his advice in establishing a
new government. They knew that it would be based on democracy. They
also knew that they needed rules and laws that everyone would have to
follow. The leaders on the Mayflower proposed that a document be written
that would bind them all to a common consent. To solve this problem, the
Pilgrims came up with the Mayflower Compact.
The Compact was an agreement that was signed by all the men on
board the ship, including the indentured servants. The Mayflower Compact
was the first document written in the new world. It set the standard for the
free democracy that we still enjoy today. In the document, they stated that
the new America would be a government “of the people, by the people, and
for the people.” It further stated that they would be allowed to elect their
own leaders and to write their own laws. The Mayflower Compact was
signed by 41 men on November 21, 1620 aboard the Mayflower. After the
signing, the men elected John Carver as the first governor. The Mayflower
Compact stayed in effect until about 1686.
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Read The First Laws-Mayflower Compact.
Cut out as one piece. Hotdog fold in half. Cut on dotted
lines to make flaps. Glue into lapbook.
Directions: Answer the questions under each flap.
Hotdog fold
C
U
T
Why was the
Mayflower
Compact written?
Who signed the
Mayflower
Compact?
C
U
T
GLUE
When and
where was it
signed?
C
U
T
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How long did it
stay the ruling
document?
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Squanto Helps the New Settlers
Squanto, also known as Tisquantum, was a Native American of the
Wampanoag tribe. He lived in what is now Massachusetts. He acted as a
helpful friend to the new European settlers that came to America.
When Squanto was in his early years, he was taken captive and sold
as a slave in Spain. Eventually, he managed to escape and went to
England. In 1619, while serving as a pilot for an English sea captain, he
escaped and returned home.
When he arrived home, he discovered that most of his tribe had
been destroyed by a plague. In 1621, he befriended the people of the
Plymouth Colony and taught them numerous skills to help them survive
the harsh winters. He taught them how to fish and how to plant corn. As
the pilgrim’s friend, he acted as an interpreter at the Treaty of Plymouth.
The following year, as he was guiding a party under the leadership of
Colonial Bradford around Cape Cod, he became extremely ill and died.
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Folder 2
Read Squanto Helps the New Settlers.
Cut out the corn and the two blank pieces. Staple the two
blank pieces behind the corn at the bottom. Glue into
lapbook.
Directions: Pull back the top of the corn and write things
you have learned about Squanto.
Squanto
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The First ThanksgivingCelebrating the First Year
In 1621, after having survived their first year in America, the pilgrims,
along with their new friends, the Wampanoag Indians, threw a feast of
thanks. This autumn harvest festival became known as “the first
Thanksgiving celebration.”
The way in which the pilgrims celebrated then is very different from
the way we celebrate now. At a typical meal, the pilgrims would have eaten
with their fingers and wiped their hands on a large cloth napkin that was
also used to pick up hot food. The food was placed directly on the table
instead of on plates. Food was not passed around the table. You would
have eaten only the food that was placed in front of you. Most meals
included meat or “game” as it was called. Puddings and soups were very
common.
The pilgrims had brought a small amount of sugar with them, but a
year later, it would have been used. They did not have ovens to bake pies
or bread. However, they did have plenty of pumpkins to boil and also made
fried grounded corn cakes. After the meal, the men, children, and Indians
played games such as rugby, Native American soccer, badminton, and
darts.
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Folder 2
Read The First Thanksgiving-Celebrating the First Year.
Cut out this piece and hotdog fold in half. Cut out title piece
from next page and glue to top of closed booklet. Glue into
lapbook.
Directions: Complete the Venn Diagram. On one side,
write about the first Thanksgiving. On the other side write
about Thanksgiving today. In the middle, write how the two
are the same.
Hotdog fold
First
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving
Today
Thanksgiving Then and Now
Hotdog fold
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The
First
Thanksgiving
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Pequot WarSettlers and Indians Battle It Out
Pequot Indians were a powerful tribe who held control over all of
Connecticut east of the Connecticut River. This warring tribe had 2,500
Indians. The meaning of the Pequot name really symbolized what it stood
for, "Destroyer." The Pequot tribe’s chief rival was the Narragansett Indian
tribe. The colonists easily made friends with the Narragansett and relied on
them for protection.
As the new colonists began growing and expanding westward, friction
with the Indians began to develop. The development of discriminatory
trading, selling of liquor, and the destroying of crops were all reasons for the
growing tension. The colonists also killed any Indian they felt was an
ungodly savage.
In July 1636, a white trader was killed by the Pequot Indians. This
killing led the colonists to call in the armies. In May 1637, the colonists, with
the help of the Narragansett Indians, attacked a Pequot village. Circling the
camp, the colonists set fire to the Indian camp, and then shot the survivors
who fled. Between 400 and 700 Indian men, women and children were
killed. Many of the survivors were sold into slavery in Bermuda. After the
raid, the number of Pequot Indians significantly declined.
In 1655, some tribes of the Pequot were released and moved to land
near New Haven. Even with the tribe dispersed, the ones that remained in
Connecticut were forced to share their property with English settlers. As the
settlers continued to destroy the land with the planting of crops and cutting
down of trees, the Indians petitioned the governor for help. Governor Joseph
Talcott ignored the request and by 1850, the Indian population had been cut
to forty.
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Read Pequot War-Settlers and Indians Battle It Out.
Cut out as one piece. Fold in the middle and glue into
lapbook.
Directions: Inside, write about the Pequot War.
The Pequot
War
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King Philip’s War
Settlers and Indians Battle It Out Some More
Shortly after the arrival of the pilgrims, they met and befriended
Chief Massasoit of the Wampanoag Indians. For fifty-five years, there was
peace between the Indians and the settlers. After his death, his son, King
Philip, became chief.
Philip did not like the white man. He saw them as an enemy, trying to take
over land, and killing out his people with English borne diseases. In his
mind, the settlers had insulted and humiliated his people.
In a vicious attack, Philip and his warriors raided village after village.
As the attacks began to spread across the settlements, the colonists
began to feel unsafe. The Indians destroyed their homes, carried them
into captivity, and even killed or maimed them. After a while, the colonists
slowly learned to put up a front and developed a united friendship with
Philip and his warriors. Philip's tribes soon began to fall under famine and
disease. Slowly, his warriors were weakening and dying off.
Later that year, a pilgrim, Captain Church of Milton discovered
Philips Indian camp. The colonists invaded the camp, sending Philip
running in fear. One of the English men fired a shot that hit King Philip in
the heart. Philip survived the shot and was brought back to the colony.
Church ordered Philip to be beheaded. After his death, his wife and son
were sold into slavery in the West Indies and many of his warriors were
killed.
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Folder 3
Read King Philip’s War Settlers and Indians Battle It
Out Some More.
Cut out as one piece. Fold in the middle and glue into
lapbook.
Directions: Inside, write about King Philip’s War.
King Philip’s
War
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The Quakers Come to America
In 1647, many in England were unhappy with religion. They
wanted to do things their own way. A man by the name of George Fox
started a movement called Quakers (or The Religious Society of
Friends). This new group believed that a church should have no
leaders, priests, or ministers. They felt that one ought to decide for
himself how to worship God. They also believed that people were to
worship directly to God and not through another person.
By 1677, many Quakers were being arrested and sent to jail in
England for their beliefs. The Quakers decided to leave England and
follow a man named William Penn to the New World. They settled at a
new colony named for Penn called Pennsylvania.
Quakers live by two main principles1. Sitting in silence so that God would speak to you.
2. Showing your religion through your actions by such things
helping the needy or making peace during war.
as
The Quakers that were living in the new America did not believe in
war. They refused to take part in the American Revolutionary War.
Many people believed that this “new group” was traitors. Some Quakers
owned slaves but by the 1880’s most Quakers decided slavery was
immoral and began to assist in the escape of slaves using the
Underground Railroad. Those that helped in the releasing of the slaves
were sent to jail or paid large fines. Quakers are noted for wearing plain
and simple clothing to avoid showy appearances, getting undue
attention or seeming better than others.
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Folder 3
Read The Quakers Come to America.
Cut out the pieces. DO NOT CUT OFF TABS. Stack
together and staple down the left side.
Directions: Fill out the information for each page.
Who started
the Quaker
movement?
The
Quakers
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Why did they
leave England
and go to
America?
What colony
did they settle
and who did
they follow?
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Tell about the
Quakers
clothing style.
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William Penn Settles Pennsylvania
William Penn was born of wealth in London, England. He was raised
by his mother with a firm spiritual faith. William attended private schools as a
child and later attended Christ Church College in Oxford. He quickly acquired
a reputation as a dedicated student, a skillful sportsman, a brilliant debater,
and a fighter for the underdog. He was an exceptional reader and had a vast
knowledge of history and theology.
While in school, he joined a group of pacifists who called themselves
the Society of Friends (the Quakers). The Quakers had no religious leaders.
He began to learn and explore their political policies and lead freedom
assemblies. All members met to worship God as equals. Penn was arrested
6 times for speaking out for religious tolerance. Many other Quakers were
sent to jail for not attending the Church of England. In 1674, after a dispute
with some clients, Penn was elected as a property holder of land in the new
America. Penn showed considerable enthusiasm in colonization. In 1682,
Penn filled several ships with emigrants and headed to the New World. He
named his new land “Pennsylvania.” It meant Penn's woods.
Penn enjoyed setting up his colony. He was determined to deal fairly
and maintain friendly relations with the Indians. Penn established the Free
Society of Traders to control trading with England. Penn became an
advocate for colonization and made frequent trips to Holland sending
emigrants to his colony. Over time, it grew to more than 800 families.
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Read William Penn Settles Pennsylvania.
Cut out the four circles. Stack them together with title
piece on top. Staple at the top.
Directions: Write answers above the questions.
William
Penn
Why was Penn
arrested many times?
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What colony did Penn
establish and why?
What does
“Pennsylvania” mean?
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The Tragedy of the Salem Witch Trial
In 1692, in the town of Salem Village, lived two little girls- Abigail
Williams and Betty Parris. Betty was the nine-year-old daughter of the town
reverend. The two girls spent time with Tituba, a black slave who did
fortune telling, which was considered witchcraft.
In the Puritans very strict moral code, they believed that witchcraft
was a sin punishable by death. The girls knew this activity was strictly
forbidden and surely it filled them with fear. In January 1692, both girls
began to exhibit unusual symptoms and behaviors such as invisible bitten
and pinched arms, impossible arm and neck turns and extreme twisting and
jerking movements. A local minister was called in for prayer and fasting.
The doctor later stated that he felt the girls were under “Evil Hands.”
When news of the girls involvement with the town witch got out, the
town sparked a witch-hunt on these children. The adults set the wheels in
motion to punish these children they believed had been filled with Satan
himself.
The fear of sorcery and witchcraft was very common. For the
colonists in America, the truth about witches was very real. In their former
country of Europe, there had been reports of witchcraft for centuries.
The talk of witchcraft quickly spread throughout the village. The girls
were questioned, and on February 29 1692, a complaint was issued
against Tituba, Sarah Osborne, and Sarah Good for afflicting Betty Paris.
Soon, under pressure, the girls began pointing fingers at others in the
community as being witches. Three out-casts in town were targeted as
witches.
On June 2, 1692, a formal trail began. Many were brought before the
magistrate and jailed, beaten, or starved in hopes of a confession. Bridget
Bishop, a local woman in town, was the first to be hung at Gallows Hill.
There would be 18 more hung before the hysteria finally stopped. No one
knows what really happened in Salem. But life after these trails never
returned to normal for countless people.
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Flap
Read The Tragedy of the Salem Witch Trial.
Cut out booklet as one piece. Fold the back section up and then glue
down the flaps to make a pocket.
Directions: On the cards on the next page, write down the order of
events. (One event per card-Make more cards if you need them) Place
them in your pocket. Later, take them out and see if you can put the cards
back in order of how the events occurred. Retell the story with your cards.
Salem Witch
Trials
Hamburger fold
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Colonial Families
During colonial times, the husband was the head of the home. He had
authority over his family. He was expected to love his wife and children, as
Christ had loved him. A husband did not assist at all with any of the household
chores. He would kill the food, but he did not clean or cook it. He did not aid in
the raising of the children but, he would discipline them. The men were in
complete control over the running of the colony. They voted for new leaders and
made or changed the laws as needed.
The wife in colonial times was to be totally dependent and submissive to
her husband. She did not have a voice nor was she allowed to vote or has an
opinion on any matters in the colony. She was to obey her husband's lawful
commands. She was expected to act meek, obedient, and courteous at all
times. She was considered second in command of the children and servants. It
was common for women to have 8 or 10 children.
Children were expected to fear and love their parents. They were to be
obedient in all things and have well-mannered behavior. Children began doing
chores at the age of 4. They woke at 5:30 every morning and completed hours
of chores. School was done at home with their mother. Reading and writing
were the principal subjects taught. Boys learned the trade of their father while
girls learned how to keep house. Most marriages were arranged, and girls were
usually married by the age of 12.
Colonial Food
The biggest meal of the day was eaten at noon. The women would begin
cooking early in the morning. Once the meal was ready, the adults sat, while the
children and servants waited on them.
Each family would grow their own garden and herbs. It would have included
corn, beans, peas, and wheat. Originally, the pilgrims did not have livestock.
They brought only a goat for milk and a few chickens for eggs with them on the
Mayflower. After the colony was settled the following year, a ship returned from
England with livestock.
During the 17th century, there were no tractors to help with farming. The
colonists used oxen hooked to carts to help with farming. Men and boys would
take turns looking after the cattle. This person was called the “cowman.” On their
turn in the fields, they were responsible for looking out for danger in the town,
strangers wandering around, and hurt or sick livestock.
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Colonial Housing
The pilgrims landed on the coastline of Cape Cod on December 1620.
After the signing of the Mayflower Compact, it was another two months before
the pilgrims could live on the land. The men spent this time looking for cleared
land, food, scouting out the enemies, and waiting out the winter. Due to the
bitter winter, diseases, and shortage of food, more than half of the pilgrims were
dead before spring.
By the following winter, an English-speaking Indian named Squanto had
befriended the pilgrims. Thanks to him, the pilgrims learned many skills that
help to save them. He taught them to build homes to protect them from the
harsh climate. He also taught them how and when to grow food and how to
cook the food once it was harvested.
Since the pilgrims did not have a refrigerator, most of their food was dried
to preserve it and keep it from going bad. They would dry corn, hams, fish, and
herbs.
On December 28, 1620, the Pilgrims laid out the first of their colonies. The
land was divided into 19 house-plots. Each family would be responsible for the
construction of their individual homes and would be required to assist in the
building of those areas that were considered "common" areas. These areas
included the church, storehouses, a defensive fort, and sheds. The homes were
built with thatched roofs. Most had dirt floors, a fireplace, and an outdoor
kitchen area.
Colonial Clothing
During the 17th century, men wore long, off-white, lace collared linen
shirts with a cloak often draped over the shoulders. They would wear front
buttoning, baggy breeches that went to their knees. Stockings were made of
wool and were tied with a ribbon at the thigh. Shoes were high- cut boots often
made of leather.
Women wore a long, off-white short-sleeved linen shirt called a shift. A
two-piece gown consisting of a bodice and an ankle-length skirt was worn and
tied at the waist. A fastened petticoat was worn under it. To keep their clothes
clean while working, women also wore an apron over the other layers. A
woman's hair was always worn pulled tightly back and gathered under a coif.
Until the age of eight, boys and girls both wore the same long off-white
linen gowns. They looked like nightgowns. Once they turned “of age,” boys
wore a smaller version of what their fathers wore, and girls wore the same
clothing as their mothers.
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Colonial Money
When the original colonies first began, there was not a necessity for
money. Most transactions were settled with "bartering." But, as more people
began to come to the colonies, the colonists wanted to establish their own
money system. The King of England ordered that it was against English law for
the colonists to mint money. He wanted only his royal treasury to make the
English money.
In 1650, the English overthrew the King. The colonists took this
opportunity to mint their own money. Since Massachusetts was an English
colony, they called the new money shillings. The first mint was set up in the
Massachusetts Bay Colony. The first coin was equal to 12 pence. 1 pound= 20
shillings and 1 shilling =12 pence. The coins were made with simple details,
small in size, and out of silver.
Soon, people started copying the coins to make more money. They would
shave the corners off the coins and then market the silver shavings. Doing this
made the coins worthless. The Mint later stopped making these simple
designed coins and began engraving designs on the coins. This made them
harder to copy. Over the years, various designs including a willow tree, an oak
tree, and a pine tree were used.
Colonial Crime and Punishment
In 1623, the first laws were written down for the original Plymouth Colony.
The laws were to help establish a legal system that would uphold the values and
religious beliefs that the colonists held.
The colonists believed that all parts of life should be lived to honor God.
The Pilgrims decided there were four crimes punishable by death. They were
treason, "willful" murder, practicing witchcraft, and burning down someone’s
home or ship. Trials were always done in front of a judge and a jury of twelve
peers. The law stated that all other crimes would be punishable by a fine, a public
whipping, or sitting in the public stocks.
Lying in public-fine of 10 shillings. If can't pay, then 2 hours in the stocks
Stealing-Repay double the value of what was stolen or be publicly whipped
Failing to attend church-10 shilling fine
Traveling on Sunday-20 shilling fine
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Cut out each piece from this page and the next three
pages. Stack with title page on top and tabs in order.
Staple pieces together on left edge and glue into lapbook.
Directions: Read all of the guides that tell about the life of
the colonist. Fill in information.
Colonial
Life
Colonial
Families
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Colonial
Food
Colonial
Housing
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Colonial
Clothing
Colonial
Money
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Colonial
Crime and
Punishment
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The Thirteen Colonies
Britain, Spain, and France sent explorers to the unknown continent. Each
claimed lands in the name of their king and settled colonies. People who came
to live in this unfamiliar place were called colonists.
The colonists left everything they knew and most of what they owned to
make a voyage across the sea. Life in the colonies was very different from the
life they had left behind. The settlers had to learn to support themselves on the
land. When they first arrived in this new country, there were no stores, homes,
or factories waiting for them to supply their needs. They brought with them what
they could and figured out the rest once they arrived. Many of the colonists
made their livelihood from fishing and shipbuilding. Others became farmers or
shopkeepers to help support their families. Everyone did what he or she could
to make his or her town grow.
The colonies were divided into three separate regions:
New England Colonies, Middle Colonies, and Southern Colonies.
The New England Colonies included Massachusetts, New Hampshire,
Connecticut, and Rhode Island. They were settled between 1620 and 1636. The
chief trade was fish, lumber and shipping. Due to the harsh winters, farming did
not do well in these regions. Puritan, Baptist, and Protestant were the most
common religions.
The Middle Colonies included New York,
New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. They
were settled between 1626 and 1682. They
made their living from tobacco, wheat, oats, and
shipbuilding. Quaker was the main religion in
this area.
The Southern Colonies included
Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, South
Carolina, and Georgia. They were settled
between 1607 and 1732. Farming was most
successful in this area. Crops included tobacco,
rice, indigo, and tar. The Protestant and
Catholic religions grew rapidly in this region.
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Folder 1
Read The Thirteen Colonies.
Cut out the booklet, hamburger fold in half and glue into
lapbook. (Notice that this booklet is placed in the FIRST
folder).
Directions: Write the names of the northern colonies.
The
Northern
Colonies
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Folder 2
Read The Thirteen Colonies.
Cut out the booklet, hamburger fold in half and glue
into lapbook. (Notice that this booklet is placed in
the SECOND folder).
Write the names of the middle colonies.
The
Middle
Colonies
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Folder 3
Read The Thirteen Colonies.
Cut out the booklet, hamburger fold in half and glue
into lapbook.
Directions: Write the names of the southern
colonies.
The
Southern
Colonies
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Bibliography
King, David C. Children's Encyclopedia of American History. 1st ed. New
York: DK Publishing, 2003.
Ganeri, Anita, Hazel Martell, and Brian Williams. World History
Encyclopedia. Spain: Dempsey Parr, 1998.
Shapiro, William, ed. The Student Encyclopedia of the United States.
Vol. 1. Massachusetts: Kingfisher, 2005.
Clipart from www.clipart.com with permission and
Art Explosion 800,000 by Nova Development
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Using the enrichment pages (optional-use only what you would like)
Book Log- A fun pace to keep up with extra reading!
Your child can do extra reading about the subjects and topics covered
in the lapbook. As your child reads, write down the date, title, author
and type of book it is on the Book Log.
Biography Book Report (if included)- Learn more about the people you
are studying!
Let your child choose a person or two that pertains to the subject of the
lapbook. Find an exciting biographical book about chosen person. After
reading, have your child fill out the information about the person on the
Biography Book Report page.
NICK Notes-An easier way to organize information
You child will do one of these for every study guide, or depending on
the level of the child, you may select only a few for your child to do.
While the study guide is being read, your child will jot down important
information under “Notes.” Under “Information and Comments,” your
child will write down any additional information that he/she would like to
add. The under “Key Words,” your child will write down important words
from the study guide or from the “Notes” section.
Outline Form-A little bit harder way to organize information
You child will do one of these for every study guide, or depending on
the level of the child, you may select only a few for your child to do.
Write down a major topic from the study guide on line I. Then use A and
B to be more specific about topic and to back up and “prove” the
chosen topic on line l. Then on lines 1 and 2 under A and B, be even
more specific and back up A and B. Then start over with another topic
for Line ll. In other words, use this as you would an actual outline form.
This may not work for all study guides. Some study guides may not be
detailed enough to use the Outline Forms. Use only as it works for your
child.
What I Have Learned-Pages for narration
You child will do one of these for every study guide, or depending on
the level of the child, you may select only a few for your child to do.
After reading the study guide, your child will narrate (tell orally) what he/
she has learned. You will write it down. Or, let the child write it down.
There are two versions to choose from: Younger-includes a place to
draw a picture. Older-for children who are capable of more writing and
narration.
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Addition Reading Material
The Very First Americans
by Cara Ashrose
Sarah Morton's Day: A Day in the
Life of a Pilgrim Girl
by Scholastic Inc
The Mayflower & the Pilgrims' New World
by Nathaniel Philbrick
Colonial Life (True Books: American History)
by Brendan January
If You Sailed on the Mayflower in 1620
by Ann McGovern and Anna DiVito
Check out the sequel to this lapbook entitled
An Overview of the 18th Century!
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Books I have read about the
17th century
Science
Nonfiction
Historical
Adventure
Fiction
Biography
DATE
Title & Author
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Type of
Book
Biography Book Report of a Well-Known
Person of the 17th Century
Title:
Author:
This book was about:
Who was born on:
And died on:
This book was set during the time period of:
From reading this book, I learned
This person was famous or remembered for
Here is my stamp that I created in honor of
_________________________________
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Use the NICK list to help you
organize your notes
Notes
Information &
Comments
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Key Words
Title-
l.
A.
1.
2.
B.
1.
2.
ll.
A.
1.
2.
B.
1.
2.
lll.
A.
1.
2.
B.
1.
2.
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Narration form for younger children
Today I learned about:
Draw picture of what you learned today
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Narration form for older children
Tell what you learned today
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Name of
War
Picture of the President
Year began:
Year ended:
President during the war:
Draw map of where war occurred
Name of the Treaty that ended the
war:
List 3 things that the treaty stated:
Explain the reasons that the war began:
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History, Geography, and Social Studies Lapbooks
Apologia/Jeannie Fulbright Lapbooks
Prairie Primer Binder Builder
Truth Quest History Binder Builder
Geography Matters curriculum
~Paths of Exploration- Volume 1
~Paths of Exploration- Volume 2
~Paths of Settlement-Volume 1
~Paths of Settlement-Volume 2
~Trail Guide to U.S. Geography
~Trail Guide to World Geography
~Trail Guide to Bible Geography
~Cantering the Country
~Galloping the Globe
An Overview of the 17th Century
An Overview of the 18th Century
An Overview of the 19th Century
An Overview of the 20th Century
The Civil War
If You...series~Life During the Civil War
~In the Days of Knights and Castles
~Westward Ho
~Sailing on the Mayflower
~Welcome to Ellis Island
~Hey, Paul Revere (American Revolution)
~Martin Luther King
Government and the Election Process
America’s Greatest Documents and Speeches
Louisiana State Study
Texas State Study
Wright on Time books by Lisa Cottrell-Bentley
~Arizona
~Utah
American Indians
America’s Presidents
I Wanna Be President
Presidential Pockets
Who’s that President
Laura’s Little House in the Big Woods
Wars of America (1600-1899)
Wars of America (1900-now)
My Favorite Country
America’s Historical Landmarks
Circle C Adventure series by Susan K. Marlow
~Andrea Carter and the Long Ride Home
~Andrea Carter and the Dangerous Decision
~Andrea Carter and the Family Secret
~Andrea Carter and the San Francisco Smugglers
~Andrea Carter and the Trouble with Treasure
~Andrea Carter and the Price of Truth
Also look for our educational unit
studies, copywork books, and
notebooking pages. Most of our
copywork books and notebooking
pages have correlating lapbooks!
~Flying Creatures of the Fifth Day
~Swimming Creatures of the Fifth Day
~Land Creatures of the Sixth Day
~Exploring Creation with Astronomy
~Exploring Creation with Botany
Science Lapbooks
Astronomy and Space
Amphibians
Reptiles
Dinosaurs
The Desert
Inside my Body
The Great Inventors
Women Inventors
Ocean Animals
My Favorite Insect
My Favorite Animal
Bible Lapbooks
The Arrival of a King
The Death and Resurrection of a King
The Parables of a King
The New Testament
Holidays and Seasons Lapbooks
Fourth of July
Easter
Spring
Autumn
Harvest Time
Wonderful Winter
Thanksgiving
The First Thanksgiving
Christmas
A Polar Christmas (Polar Express)
Mother’s Memories
Johnny Appleseed
A Snowy Day
Preschool Lapbooks
Letter, Numbers and Shapes
Learning Basic Skills with Fruit
Me and my Body
All About Me
ABC Pocket Games
Math Lapbooks
Addition Pocket Games
Subtraction Pocket Games
Multiplication Pocket Games
Division Pocket Games
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