2. Life in the Virginia Colony

3. VS.3f TSW demonstrate knowledge of the first permanent English settlement in America by describing hardships faced by settlers. VS.4b TSW demonstrate knowledge of life in the Virginia colony by describing how various peoples influenced the cultural landscape and changed the relationship between the Virginia colony and England. Virginia History 4 th Grade SOL Standards VS.4d TSW demonstrate knowledge of life in the Virginia colony by describing how money, barter, and credit were used.

4. Content Objectives The student will explore various facets of colonial life in Virginia including hardships, influences by different cultural groups, and economic principles.

5. Lesson 1: Diary of a Young Colonist Sol Objective: TSW demonstrate knowledge of the first permanent English settlement in America by describing hardships faced by settlers. Lesson 1 Without Technology: TSW read information about Jamestown and answer questions about what is read. Lesson 1 Technology-Infused: TSW read information about Jamestown and compose a one page diary entry on the computer.

6. Lesson 1:Student Sample Directions: You are a young colonist (male or female). The date is September 3, 1622. Type a one page diary entry below. Make sure to include the date, Dear Diary, and sign your name. When finished, click on File>Print>Ok. Do not save your work. Turn in printout to Mrs. Pilley. September 3, 1622 Dear Diary, Today I woke up early and made brakefast for the men before they went out to cut wood. They eat worse than pigs and forget their manners. I then had to wash and scrub their muddy, filthy clothes. Then I had to fix their lunch and supper. They never say thank you. I also had to take care of the sick people. I did have time to go to evening service. I miss Mother and Father so much. I want to go home to England. Susie Smartypants

7. Lesson 2: Cultural Landscapes Sol Objective: VS.4b TSW demonstrate knowledge of life in the Virginia colony by describing how various peoples \ influenced the cultural landscape and changed the relationship between the Virginia colony and England. Lesson 2 Without Technology: TSW complete worksheet delineating the cultural groups in colonial Virginia and the geographic regions where they settled. Lesson 2 Technology-Infused: TSW go to a map of the geographic regions of Virginia and click on the appropriate letter corresponding to the cultural groups and place it on the map.

8. Lesson 2: Student Sample

9. Lesson 3: Forms of Exchange Database Sol Objective:VS.4d TSW demonstrate knowledge of life in the Virginia colony by describing how money, barter and credit were used. Lesson 3 Without Technology: TSW read and complete a worksheet defining money, bartering, and credit. Lesson 3 Technology-Infused: TSW read about the use of money, bartering and credit in the Virginia colony and complete a forms of exchange database and spreadsheet.

10. Lesson 3: Student Sample

11. Lesson 4: Charlie Colonist’s Forms of Exchange Sol Objective: TSW demonstrate knowledge of life in the Virginia colony by describing how money, barter, and credit were used. Lesson 4 Without Technology: TSW will complete a table- type worksheet on the use of money, bartering and credit in the Virginia colony. Lesson 4 Technology-Infused: TSW will read and interpret a teacher created pie chart delineating how much money Charles Colonist has.

12. Lesson 4: Student Sample

13. Lesson 5: Computer Technology Sol Objective: Technology 4.2 NA TSW develop a basic technology vocabulary. Lesson 5 Without Technology: TSW complete a worksheet on the various computer parts and terminology. Lesson 5 Technology-Infused: TSW match computer parts with terminology on the computer and print out a copy of the completed product. Method of Single or Multiple Computer Use: TSW individually complete this technology assessment on a single computer.

14. Lesson 5: Student Sample

15. Lesson 6: Jamestown WebQuest Lesson 6 Without Technology: TSW read and complete worksheet about the problems faced by the early settlers. Lesson 6 Technology-Infused: TSW go to the Virtual Jamestown website and answer questions pertaining to the early settlers. SOL Objective: TSW demonstrate knowledge of the first permanent English settlement in America by describing hardships faced by the settlers. Method of Single or Multiple Computer Use: This activity will take place in the computer labs so that all students can complete simultaneously.

16. Lesson 6: Student Sample Go to the following website and answer the following questions: http://jefferson.village.virginia.edu/vcdh/jamestown/ 1.William Strachey’s account of a 1609 sea voyage was the basis for which play by William Shakespeare? 2.Who taught the colonists how to use a clay tobacco pipe? 3.Who is JR102C? 4.Who made the only known sketch of James fort dated 1608? 5.Give the name and occupation of 5 of the original settlers in May 4, 1607.

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