In Social Studies we've embarked upon our journey to the historical establishment of the earliest English Colonies of North America which includes the motivations and perspectives of various Europeans, the interactions and perspectives of indigenous tribes, and the start and evolution of the Institution of Slavery and the African perspective in the New England, Middle, and Southern Colonies through the 17th and 18th centuries. 

 

We started this unit focusing on primary and secondary sources with a focus on literacy and identifying main ideas using text evidence. 

 

Students have been grouped into teams that will engage in simulations that help create collaborative decision making and experiences that will anchor the learning and enrich discussion on multiple perspectives. Details on various assignments and projects will be communicated in the weeks to come. 

 

Best Regards,

 

Mr. McGinnis