Colonial America
The Coming of the American Revolution: 1764 to 1776
In the years between 1764 and 1776, America truly became a nation. Where before America had been a cluster of competing British colonies—with differing origins, goals, and policies—by… learn more
iCivics: Colonial Beginnings
From the first settlers in Jamestown to the first shots at Lexington, American colonists set up their own governments. How did colonial government take shape and what exactly… learn more
TeachersFirst's Resources Related to Colonial America
Bring Colonial America to your class with the reviewed resources shared in this section. The colonial history of the United States covers the period of time from 1607… learn more
Museum of the American Revolution: Mini Lesson Plans
The Museum of the American Revolution offers a growing list of free, downloadable lesson plans that explore topics including the role of museums, types of revolutions, and the people, causes,… learn more
Colonial Williamsburg: Educator Resource Library
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation advances its mission — “that the future may learn from the past” — through educational programming, preservation and ongoing research. Williamsburg was the thriving… learn more
Storyboard That: 13 Colonies
By the 1700s, there were 13 British colonies in North America that were located along the Atlantic coastline. Historians divide these colonies into three regions: New England, Middle,… learn more
The Teacher's Corner: Thematic Units - Colonial America
You will find various Lesson Plans on the top portion of this page.. Further down, you will find Web Sites. We have a page of Books that you can order directly from Amazon.com! learn more
The Constitutional Convention of 1787
In this unit, students will examine the roles that key American founders played in creating the Constitution, and the challenges they faced in the process. They will learn… learn more
Colonial Williamsburg: Education Resource Library
Colonial Williamsburg’s Teacher Community has combined with the HERO media library to help you teach American history with video, classroom lessons and interactive web activities. learn more
The 13 Colonies
The 13 colonies founded along the Eastern seaboard in the 17th and 18th centuries weren't the first colonial outposts on the American continent, but they were the ones… learn more
Colonial America Geography Scavenger Hunt
This Colonial America activity for elementary and middle school students is perfect for helping your students learn interesting facts about the geography and history of colonial America. This… learn more