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Colonial Connecticut

Teacher's Resource Guide. By Lisa M. Bonanno Eastern Connecticut State University. INTRODUCTION. Focus of this presentation will be aimed at educators who teach grades K-4. The topic will highlight the people that were part of colonial ConnecticutSince c

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Colonial Connecticut

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    1. Colonial Connecticut And Its People

    2. Teacher’s Resource Guide By Lisa M. Bonanno Eastern Connecticut State University

    3. INTRODUCTION Focus of this presentation will be aimed at educators who teach grades K-4. The topic will highlight the people that were part of colonial Connecticut Since curriculum may differ in those grades, some areas will provide more detail, while others may be incorporated across other subject areas

    4. INTRODUCTION (con’t) Suggestions will be made for websites and connections to other Colonial Connecticut topics Detailed lesson plans can be developed for all levels K-4 All lessons will coincide with Connecticut Standards, as well as NCCS alignments

    5. The People For purposes of this presentation, we will divide the concentration into three areas: * PURITANS * NATIVE AMERICANS * FAMOUS or NOTABLE PEOPLE

    6. The Puritans The focus on the Puritans will address who they were, where they came from, and how they worked and lived. K-1: Lessons at this level may revolve around Thanksgiving celebration; during Harvest season, agriculture and food could be an area of interest that crosses into the sub-topic of colonial life

    7. The Puritans (cont’d) Grades 2-4: A more detailed focus on Connecticut History for both 2nd and 4th graders will include lessons on the Puritans, as well as specifics on important individuals who helped to shape the state and the nation.

    8. Native Americans Each grade level will benefit from the study of Native Americans of Connecticut. K-2 will concentrate on the everyday life of the Native Americans, while grades 2-4 may address issues with more depth, such as the Pequot War.

    9. Founding Fathers Thomas Hooker and members of his congregation founded Hartford Ties in with legend of the Charter Oak Opportunity for field trip to capital city …Old State House, Founders Stone, Cemetery, etc.

    10. Spies & Secrets!! Nathan Hale: State Hero and Spy Benedict Arnold: War Hero and Traitor Silas Deane : Gentleman and Spy?

    11. Inventors & Businessmen Eli Whitney Noah Webster Elijah Boardman Eli Terry Thomas Green Do you know who this man is?

    12. Important Women The “Female” Paul Revere--Sybil Ludington First woman news editor--Hannah Watson State Heroine--Prudence Crandall

    13. OVERVIEW The “people” outlined here are just a sampling of what might be addressed in terms of important contributors to Connecticut history. Lesson plans that link literature, activities, and technology, as well as the state standards, can be developed to address the needs of each grade level.

    14. websites The following websites are valuable resources for teaching all aspects of American History or Colonial Life. Lesson plans will refer to specific sites that include activities related to the particular topic, and so, they are not all listed here!

    15. Websites (cont’d) www.kids.statect.us/history.htm A good children’s site that is dedicated to the history of Connecticut http://falcon.jmu.edu~ramseyil/colonial/htm This site provides a broad spectrum of resources for all educators addressing American History www.pequotmuseum.org/home/educationalresources/teacherservices.htm Website provides details on programs available to schools and to teachers regarding role of Native Americans www.earlyamerica.org a good site for intermediate to middle school students that provides maps, documents, films, etc on issues involving early america www.wga.hu/framese.html?/html/e/earl/boardman.html Answer to SLIDE 11 question found here!!!

    16. The End Photos courtesy of S. Bonanno

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