Colony Guidebook Project

In pairs, you will create a colorful and dynamic guidebook that highlights life in one of the English Colonies in North America. Your task is to choose one colony and design a guidebook that informs travelers as they visit and explore it. What should your readers see and know about when they visit this colony? Follow the guidelines below and reference your handout notes and pp. 47-59 and pp. 65-77 of History Alive!

First, fold two pieces of paper together. You will work on one piece of paper while your partner works on the other. Be sure to plan and organize the design of your guidebook before focusing on its content. Each page must feature one image or illustration. Do not staple—assemble the folded pieces of paper together.

ContentFront cover: title of guidebook, group names, and an image or illustration.

Page 1: Map: include a map of all the English colonies and their major cities/towns. Highlight your colony.

Page 2: Introduction: write an introduction that explains the purpose and organization of your guidebook. Be sure to mention all 13 American Colonies (categorized by New England, Middle, and Southern), and include a brief introduction about the colony you’ve chosen.

Page 3: Farms, Plantations, & City Life: if applicable, summarize what life is like in each. Also, be sure to include detailed information about the African-American experience in your colony.

Page 4: Religion: what will travelers expect at church services? What is the impact of the Great Awakening?

Page 5: Families and Education: describe family values and the education of children in your colony.

Page 6: Leisure: describe and analyze how your colony spends its free time.

Back cover: create an advertisement illustration for a product important to your colony.

Grading 5 points        Historical content and accuracy 5 points        Illustrations on each page (except page 1—your map counts as an illustration)5 points        Organization and neatness5 points        Equal and productive collaboration5 points             Creativity 25 points Total