Embedded Files
Standards-aligned classroom resources for grades 3–8, designed to support meaningful instruction and save teachers time.
Focus: How Geography and Navigation Shaped Colonial Life
Focus: How Geography and Navigation Shaped Colonial Life
Master Standard HSS 5.4.1 by exploring how physical environments, from coastal ports to inland river systems, influenced the growth of the Thirteen Colonies. This collection utilizes a Puzzle Pack, Trivia Game, and PBL Choice Board to help students analyze distinct geographic regions and the navigation routes that connected them. From mapping early settlements to exploring regional economies, these resources provide the rigor and "Radiant" engagement necessary for deep historical understanding.
Column 1: Puzzle Pack
Foundational Literacy
Puzzle Pack is where the learning starts. Use the informational text article and visual vocabulary puzzles (crossword, word search, maze) to build the core knowledge base for the unit.
Column 2: Trivia Game
Practice & Test
Designed for high-speed review to keep classroom pace fun. This resource is cast to the whole class for active social practice, followed by a formal test for individual accountability.
Column 3: PBL Choice Board
Summative Assessment
Our alternate assessment solution. Includes 6 creative project options with rubrics and step-by-step instructions to ensure built-in differentiation for every student.
Column 4: 20% Off Bundles
The Complete Solution
Includes the puzzle pack, trivia game, and choice board. This bundle fulfills every stage of the lesson—from introduction to assessment—in print or digital formats.
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