Colonial Work

Dear Room 12 Families,

Colonial Days February 12^th  @11:30

Students have begun working on researching their Colonial Region. They are preparing posters to teach the class what life was like in their colonies.   This week for homework students will be thinking about their independent mini-project and creative assignment relating to the colonies.  Students are to create a colonial persona, they may decide on their age (10-50), gender, name, job/chores, house, etc.   They have been assigned different classes (First/Upper, Middle, Poorer and slave).  They will be attempting to be “in character” during colonial days to make things a little more fun and interesting (because boys outfits can be a little easier for some, I know there were girls that were wanting to dress in the boys outfits and that is why we will have flexibility with the persona they choose).

Clothing ideas:  despite the desires of some of our upper class girls wanting extravagant gowns… we are going to try to keep things simple.  I do not want anyone to have to buy anything for this.

Some ideas:  kaki pants (or any pants) rolled to the knee (baseball pants also work great),  knee high socks, white collared shirt, long skirts, scarves,  apron,  bonnets, plain shoes (there are some great you tube videos via  HistoricMountVernon on how to make paper sun bonnets and tricorn hats that can make costumes fun, too.

Some project ideas to get you started…

*sew a small quilt (or the beginnings of one)         * make a model of a colonial town

* homemade candles      *weaving      * make a horn book    *silhouette  art     *handmade pillow

*corn husk doll       *clothes pin doll     *rag doll     *cross stitch/ embroidery

*handmade baskets      *make and example of a horn book

*tin work (making something out of tin can eg. lantern)

*baking projects

There are a lot of great craft ideas on the internet, and I linked a few to my blog as well. This mini project will be due on February 12^th and there is  a written paragraph about the project that was made.

Individual Project and Paragraph

Individual colonial mini project and paragraph write up are due Feb. 12^th   and will be showcased that day during “colonial days”.

Your project should relate to our theme of study:  Colonial America and reflect the thought and effort you put into the assignment.  This is meant to be a fun little project not a big, stressful one!

Paragraph includes details about what you made, how did you make it, and why you chose that project and how it related to our colonial area of study.  Neatness, correct grammar, spelling and punctuation are important.

Colonial Worksheet (to be completed at home)

Name ___________________________________

Imagine you and your family is getting ready to make the journey to one of the original 13 colonies.

What country is your family from and why is your family leaving?

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Where is your destination (colony)?

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What items will you need for your journey?

Personal Trunk:  (How many pairs of pants, shirts, long johns, shoes, personal keepsakes, toiletries etc.)  Your trunk is 4’ long, 2.5’ wide, 2.5’ deep.  Everything must fit in it: food, tools, clothes, bedding, etc.

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What other supplies would you and your family need to bring, to start your new life?

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What might your house look like? (Think about the colony you are living in?  Are you in a city, on a farm, on the frontier?)

What would a typical day look like for you (what chores need to be done, how do you get your food, what do you do for fun)?

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What is your (or your family’s) business and how do you help?

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What would be your dream colonial job?  Explain why?

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In new colonies, rules and laws need to be made.

Make a list of the 10 most important laws and rules of society that will help your colony be successful financially, emotionally and physically.

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