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Note from Beyond the Page Curriculum Manager - posted from Naples, FL
New link uploaded about the 13 colonies.
Book on the American Revolution - posted from Noblesville, IN
We started reading a fun Scholastic book called "The Thrifty Guide to the American Revolution, A Handbook for Time Travelers", by Jonathan W. Stokes. It's a fun with great details about life in the 13 colonies, including maps. There are other details such as how to survive in the Continental Army in language that will engage your kids. The ISBN number is 978-1-338-32545-4. Look for it in your local library if you are interested.
The History of Colonial America - posted from Kennewick, WA
Fun video explaining the 13 Colonies
Liberty Kids, full series - posted from Sweet Grass, MT
Animated historical show for kids. Set in Colonial America
Your Life as a Settler in Colonial America - posted from Sweet Grass, MT
Book, also available free through Kindle Unlimited
Video overview of The Revolutionary War - posted from Sweet Grass, MT
Short video
New England, Middle Colonies, Southern Colonies - posted from Madison, IN
First Settlers - posted from Swansea, MA
This is a great game that relates very well to activity 3 in this lesson. The student gets to make decisions about how to set up Jamestown and then they find out how the colony fared.