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	From British Arrival through British Departure (13)
				Heinemann's History Project • Middle School  3 to 4 weeks After students browse through the electronic textbook Beyond Books they select several areas to explore more thoroughly. Students work on a research project focused on independent study themes, teacher-suggested activities or small group instruction emphasizing study skills. (Submitted by Dallas Heinemann, Carusi Middle School, Cherry Hill, NJ)
		1. Native American Society on the Eve of British Colonization
			1b. The Anasazi
				Virtual Tour: Anasazi Ruins • Middle School  1 class period Take your students on a photographic tour of Anasazi sites throughout the Four Corners region of the United States. Use the questions provided to help guide students on their journey and to help them gather information about the culture of this "pueblo-dwelling" group. Students will conclude with their own hypotheses about the demise of the Anasazi.
			1c. The Algonkian Tribes
				How Differences Led to Conflict in Early American Colonization • Middle School  2-3 days While the Native Americans in Plymouth met William Bradford and his fellow Pilgrims with kindness and friendship, this was not always the case amongst settlers and other Native American tribes. This simulation will help to illustrate how differences in opinion led to warfare in the early days of colonization.
			1d. The Iroquois Tribes
				How Differences Led to Conflict in Early American Colonization • Middle School  2-3 days While the Native Americans in Plymouth met William Bradford and his fellow Pilgrims with kindness and friendship, this was not always the case amongst settlers and other Native American tribes. This simulation will help to illustrate how differences in opinion led to warfare in the early days of colonization.
		2. Britain in the New World
				Jamestown Newspaper • High School • Middle School  2 - 3 days Read all about it! Place students in groups to create a newspaper for the settlers at Jamestown. Each group will create its own unique name for the paper and fill it with historically accurate information and interesting stories.
			2e. War and Peace with Powhatan's People
				How Differences Led to Conflict in Early American Colonization • Middle School  2-3 days While the Native Americans in Plymouth met William Bradford and his fellow Pilgrims with kindness and friendship, this was not always the case amongst settlers and other Native American tribes. This simulation will help to illustrate how differences in opinion led to warfare in the early days of colonization.
		3. The New England Colonies
			3b. William Bradford and the First Thanksgiving
				How Differences Led to Conflict in Early American Colonization • Middle School  2-3 days While the Native Americans in Plymouth met William Bradford and his fellow Pilgrims with kindness and friendship, this was not always the case amongst settlers and other Native American tribes. This simulation will help to illustrate how differences in opinion led to warfare in the early days of colonization.
		4. The Middle Colonies
			4c. City of Brotherly Love - Philadelphia
				The City of Brotherly Love: A Virtual Tour of Historic Philadelphia • High School • Middle School  1 class period Forget about budgeting for school trips and arranging buses. Take your students on a virtual tour of historic Philadelphia instead! Using Beyond Books as your guide, visit Carpenter's Hall, the Liberty Bell, Ben Franklin's grave and much more. With a few clicks of a mouse your students can travel to many interesting sites throughout the city beyond.
		5. The Southern Colonies
				Maryland - The Catholic Experiment • Middle School  1 class or homework Learn more about St. Mary's City, Maryland and those who settled there. Embark on the journey of the Ark and the Dove and have students reflect on the important parts of their own lives.
			5a. Maryland - The Catholic Experiment
				Maryland - The Catholic Experiment • Middle School  1 class or homework Learn more about St. Mary's City, Maryland and those who settled there. Embark on the journey of the Ark and the Dove and have students reflect on the important parts of their own lives.
		6. African Americans in the British New World
			6c. The Growth of Slavery
				Using Narratives: The Atlantic Slave Trade • High School • Middle School  2 days Discuss the beginnings of the slave trade in America and read the words of those involved. Students will get a first-hand look at the treachery endured by those kidnapped and sold as slaves, as well as those who participated in the trade. Students will create their own expressions of these events and compare and contrast various accounts.
		7. The Beginnings of Revolutionary Thinking
				The Trial of John Peter Zenger • High School • Middle School  1 class Analyze the events surrounding the trial of John Peter Zenger, which created the basis for the 1st Amendment to the American Constitution. Have students imagine life without freedom of the press, and consider how censorship would affect their lives.
		8. America's Place in the Global Struggle
				The French & Indian War • Middle School  3 class periods By 1754, the destiny of North America had become the chief concern of France and England. Use this lesson to discuss the causes of the French and Indian War, survey the major events of the conflict, and analyze the effects the war had on the formation of the new nation.
			8a. New France
				The French & Indian War • Middle School  3 class periods By 1754, the destiny of North America had become the chief concern of France and England. Use this lesson to discuss the causes of the French and Indian War, survey the major events of the conflict, and analyze the effects the war had on the formation of the new nation.
			8b. The French and Indian War
				The French & Indian War • Middle School  3 class periods By 1754, the destiny of North America had become the chief concern of France and England. Use this lesson to discuss the causes of the French and Indian War, survey the major events of the conflict, and analyze the effects the war had on the formation of the new nation.
		9. The Events Leading to Independence
				What If? Events that Sparked the American Revolution • High School • Middle School  1 class period What if the Stamp Act controversy never erupted? What if the Boston Massacre never took place? Have students use Beyond Books to research various events and hypothesize about what might have been.
		10. E Pluribus Unum
			10g. The Declaration of Independence
				Declaring Independence • High School • Middle School  1 class period On June 7, 1776, Richard Henry Lee introduced a resolution to the Congress that declared the thirteen colonies "free and independent states." The resulting document, written by Thomas Jefferson, was the Declaration of Independence. Have students analyze and compare early forms of the document, a symbol of American unity and liberty, and examine the list of grievances.
		11. The American Revolution
				The Battle of Saratoga • Middle School  1-2 class periods After completion of this lesson, students will understand why the Battle of Saratoga is known as the turning point of the Revolutionary War. Students will be able to discuss the strategies used and the outcome of the battle. Give students the opportunity to listen to a first hand account of the battle and draw their own conclusions. Have students imagine they were a spy on either side and write their own secret letter.
		12. Societal Impacts of the American Revolution
			12d. 'Republican Motherhood'
				"Remember the Ladies" • Middle School  2 class periods Abigail Adams became an early advocate of women's rights when she prompted her husband, John, to "Remember the Ladies" while creating the new government. By role playing and conducting interviews students gain insight into the contributions of the brave women of the early republic.