13 Colonies: Colonial Daily Life Webquest
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Daily Life in the 13 Colonies
Students will gain a basic understanding of the lifestyle and hardships of living in the 13 Colonies. Please check out the website by clicking on the link below:
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I would like to thank Ramona Majdis for the wonderful clip art!
The webquest contains 75 questions and an answer key is included for the teacher. A QR code is included along with the traditional website link. I recommend using this activity as an introduction activity or as an opportunity for students to further explore the 13 Colonies. The webquest will take most students at least one to two class period to complete depending on age. Feel free to modify this activity if needed to fit the needs of your students.
The following topics are covered in this webquest:
The 13 Colonies
Men and Women’s Clothing
Food and Cooking
Housing
Daily Life in the City
Daily Life in the Country
Colonial Slavery
Colonial Men and Women
Colonial Jobs
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