This document provides summaries of several teacher resources about life in the 13 colonies. It outlines websites and articles that detail the founding and establishment of the colonies, slavery and plantation life, a colony by colony overview for younger students, maps and explanations of the triangle trade system and French and Indian War, and how the war influenced settlement patterns. The resources vary in depth and complexity, with some meant for younger students and others for mid-level or upper-level students.
2. Teacher Resources 13 Originals: A very comprehensive site detailing early events in the colonies. Provides dates for the founding of each of the colonies . Also provides colony specific information that is very in depth
3. Teacher Resources The 13 Colonies Map: Interactive map that provides information about a specific colony when you click. Very simple Colorful and engaging Ideal for teaching the basics to younger students
4. Teacher Resources Life in The 13 Colonies: Provides an overview of how the people lived, ate, worshipped and were educated. Provides a basic background for the livelihood of many. Details the way people worshipped and explains how schooling was implemented.
5. Teacher Resources Slavery in The Colonies: An in depth description of the different areas of a slaves life in the colonies. Also explores why slave labor was so key for the large plantations of the Southern Colonies.
6. Teacher Resources Overview of 13 Colonies: A colony by colony overview. Useful for younger students, while also have some information that can be used for mid range students.
7. Teacher Resources Triangle Trade: Map along with text that explains the idea behind the triangle trade system. Goes step by step. Meant for mid to upper level students.
8. Teacher Resources French and Indian War: Provides a basic history of the French and Indian War in detail. Contains specific dates. Contains many significant battles and why they were important. Meant for upper level students.
9. Teacher Resources French and Indian War Before and After: Another overview of the French and Indian War along with before and after maps. The maps provide a good insight into just how important the war was in influencing where people settled.
