Free 6th Grade European Colonization Of The New World Lesson Plan

Topic: European Colonization of the New World

Objectives & Outcomes

• Students will be able to understand the motives behind the European colonization of North America, including economic, religious, and political motives.

Materials

• Maps of North America
• Pictures or video clips of European explorers and colonists
• Handouts or worksheets with questions and activities related to the topic

Warm-up

• Ask students if they have ever heard of the European colonization of North America.
• Ask them to raise their hands if they know why the Europeans colonized North America.
• Ask a few students to share their answers.

Direct Instruction

• Show the map of North America and point out the locations of the 13 colonies.
• Discuss the reasons why Europeans colonized North America, including the search for new trade routes, a desire for adventure, and the desire to spread Christianity.
• Use the handouts to provide more detailed information about the European colonization of North America.

Guided Practice

• Have students work in small groups to summarize the information about European colonization of the New World.
• Have each group present their findings to the class.

Independent Practice

• Have students create a "colonial calendar" for one year in the New World.
• Students should include events such as the arrival of ships from Europe, the construction of a fort, and the harvesting of crops.
• Have students present their calendars to the class.

Closure

• Review the objectives of the lesson.
• Ask students to reflect on what they have learned about European colonization of the New World.

Assessment

• Observe student participation in group discussions and presentations.
• Evaluate student projects for understanding of the characteristics and impacts of European colonization.