One of the benefits of having a Google Analytics account is that I can track and see what my viewers are specifically looking for in technology integration plans, resources, or needs. One particular area that I’ve noticed a lot of requests for in searching are for colonial history activities. Sites that I have found useful for lesson plans, ideas, and colonial fairs:
STURBRIDGE VILLAGE, Massachusetts:
A recreated village set in the 1800’s, Sturbridge Village offers a variety of ideas:
==>Educational Activities (candle making, recipes, preserving food, etc.)
==> Kids’ Zone (Puzzles and Games, “Ask Jack,” Stange Expressions, “Eye-Q!” etc.)
==>Online Virtual Tour of the village
LINKS TO IDEAS/LESSON PLANS:
==>ProTeacher: Teachers share what they’ve done
==>Mr. Don.org: Multiple links to multiple lessons, units, pictures, etc.
==>TeacherVision.org: 17th Century pastimes/games
==>Suite101.com: Activities to Make American History Come Alive in the Classroom
==>Make a Tin Punch Lantern: ThriftyFun; Fun.families.com (warning: pop up ads!)
==>Mr. Jefferson’s Blog
==>Colonial Williamsburg’s E-Newsletter
==>Lisa Pennington’s History On Tap (foldables, interactive notebooks, PowerPoints, Activities and Games, ad infinitum).
ON LINE GAMES/INTERACTIVES FOR KIDS:
==>Colonial Williamsburg
==>Colonial Williamsburg’s interactive site (way too cool!)
If you have any other sites you’ve used, please share!
