Color Coded Timeline & Map

Color Coded Timeline & Map

Practice: Get ready for some activities.

Activity 1

Step 1

Have the children go back and review the lessons over the 13 colonies to complete this activity.

Step 2

Research and find out the names and dates that each colony was established.

Step 3

Create a timeline on large paper or tape several pieces of paper together to create a timeline.

Step 4

Clearly label each colony on the timeline and on the map using a black pen or marker.

Step 5

Color code each colony on the timeline and on a matching map.

Step 5

. Present the timeline to your class and explain which one is your favorite and why.

Activity 2
Watch the video and pay attention to the materials and supplies you will need.

Teacher Notes:

• Ask the students to write down how many pounds of tea they think were dumped into the bay.
• Replay the cartoon episode at the beginning of the course and have the students make note of how much tea was dumped.
• Ask the students if they felt the tea was significant enough to change the color of the water.
• Introduce activity 2, making note of the amount of work it would take the colonists to dump the tea in secret!