Social Studies 7             Mrs. Gould      Mr. Cavanagh              Project:  Colonial America

Due:     Fri . 12/5/03     (food project)                          Mon. 12/8/03       (all other choices)

Penalty for lateness

Choose one of the following:

  1. Thesis:  Although childhood in colonial times was not completely carefree, children did enjoy some games.   Write a 2 page paper about this topic.  Make a toy, game or other object which was used by children in colonial times.

 

  1. Thesis:  Colonists adapted to their environment by using available resources.  Write a 2 page paper about this topic.  Make  a tool, utensil, or object which could have been used by a person living in colonial times. 

 

  1. Thesis:  Survival in colonial times demanded a strong work ethic.  Write a 2 page paper about this topic.  Make a tool, utensil, or object which could have been used by a person living in colonial times.

 

  1. Thesis:  Cultural borrowing was evident in the foods served in colonial times.  Write a 2 page paper about this topic.  Prepare a food which was served in colonial times.  The recipe must be approved in advance by me.

 

  1. Thesis:  Carpenters (or blacksmiths or …) used specialized tools in colonial times.  Write a 2 page paper about  this topic.  Make a tool which could have been used by a carpenter or blacksmith in colonial times.

 

  1. Thesis:  Diversity was evident in the styles of colonial architecture.  Write a 2 page paper about this topic.  Make a series of drawings of different types of colonial homes. 

 

  1. Make up your own thesis statement.  Write a 2 page paper based on a novel set in colonial times.  This novel must be one which you are reading for the first time, and must be approved in advance by me.  This  project will qualify you for an A+.

You are not expected to write your entire essay about one tool, food, utensil or object.  You will be using information about your project as supporting information for your thesis. 

Bibliography is required  for all project choices, except the novel.  You will be required to make a brief oral presentation. 

Some useful web sites:  www.plimoth.org (Plimoth Plantation)

                                        www.wmbg.org (Colonial Williamsburg)      

                                        www.ushistory.org   

Project choice due:                                           Monday   Nov. 17

Introductory paragraph of your essay due:         Tuesday December 2

Food project due:                                              Friday  December 5

All other projects due:                                       Monday December 8              

Parent/guardian signature…………………………………………………….

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Colonial America – Project Assessment

  1. Deadlines (signature, submission of topic and introduction) have been met.

4…                  3…                  2…                  1…

  1. The project is carefully crafted/food is carefully prepared.

4…                  3…                  2…                  1…

  1. The written paper includes relevant supporting information form library research or from the novel.

4….                 3…                  2…                  1…

  1. Mechanics:  Bibliography, spelling, grammar, punctuation, capitalization.

4…                  3…                  2…                  1…

4=Excellent                        3=Good                       2=Fair              1=Poor

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