Colonial House is a television show created by PBS to examine what life would be like in Plymouth Colony circa 1628. 17 people were chosen to be on the reality show, living the life of a settler in a re-created Plymouth Plantation.
Imagine you have been selected to participate in Colonial House. Write journal entries describing about your living conditions. Are you a freeman, indentured servant, or even the Governor? What kinds of things do you do day by day? Are you having trouble keeping the rules?
Essential Question: What would it be like to live in an early American colony?
Engage:
- Colonial House Mythconceptions Quiz Whole Class
Explore:
- Watch Colonial House episodes
Explain:
- What is your role in the colony?
- What events took place during the episode?
- What are your daily chores?
- Are you a rule breaker or a rule follower?
Evaluate:
- Write a journal entry for each episode watched.
- Create a postcard as if you are participating in the show.
Expectations
- Postcard will be due Tuesday, September 26
- Journal entries will be due at the end of class daily.
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