Colonial
Williamsburg's On-line History Explorer - Want to find out more about
colonial life? The experts at the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation have created
an outstanding collection of materials for students and teachers. Students can
meet colonial people, see some of the historic places in Williamsburg, and
learn about all aspects of daily life in colonial America. 18th-century
clothing is also detailed on this site.
A
Colonial Family and Community - Meet the Daggets, a Connecticut family
from the 18th century! The Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village provide
this entertaining site where students can investigate the daily life of a New
England family. Students become historical detectives as they examine primary
and secondary sources, listen to audio segments, and view reenactments of
colonial life.
Order in
the Court - Interested in Colonial justice? Check out this site
from Colonial Williamsburg, in which you serve as a justice for three different
cases. Listen to the evidence and make your decision. As the site
says, "Your opinion in each case is crucial"!
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