Jamestown

 

Your Mission

Your teacher has directed you to investigate the history of Jamestown. In your research, you must separate the facts from the fiction and discover historically what is known and unknown. Specifically, look for information about the following topics:
  • 1607
  • Virginia Company

  • Captain John Smith

  • Governor Ratcliff
  • Indian Housing
  • Powhatan
  • Pocahontas
  • King "Jimmy"
  • Savages
  • Age of Pocahontas
  • Age of Captain John Smith

Events
  • Thomas rescued by Captain John Smith from drowning overboard
  • English and Indians fight
  • Smith is captured by Indian warriors
  • Pocahontas and Smith are in love
  • Pocahontas saves Captain John Smith from being executed by Powhatan
  • Captain John Smith's fate
  • Pocahontas after the English in the colonies

Categories of Research

Fact

Fiction

Own Discoveries

Unknown (Can't be proven)

Once the research is gathered it is now your task to write of your findings. A five paragraph paper covering all the categories of research is assigned. Remember to site your sources. You will have three days to complete the tasks assigned. Enjoy your historical mission!

Your Sources
        

The Topic: Colonial Life

Jamestown Rediscovery

The Real Pocahontas

Jamestown

Virtual Jamestown

The button on the left will take you to Noodle Tools, a bibliography composer.

The button on the left will take you to a mapping activity
If you are unsuccessful in locating information, you may access the Projects folder on the links bar in the computer labs at school. 
Look for topics about American History.

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assumes responsibility for the appropriateness of any web site or link 
beyond the original link that is provided on this page.

Created by Monica Deese & Lynne James 2001

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