Web Scavenger Hunt

EXPLORING THE ORIGINAL 13 COLONIES

We will be exploring some of the websites that will serve as resources on the where different American Indians tribes lived, what the land looked like, and where the colonies were located.

Use the following websites to help you answer questions for you scavenger hunt.

1. 1.NATIVE LANGUAGES OF THE AMERICAS- Website provides detailed maps of the American Indians in each state.
   

2. 2.MAPS OF- Website provides a detailed physical map of the United States and allows you to zoom in on different areas.
   

3. 3.NW TRAVEL MAGAZINE ONLINE- Provides detailed information regarding the original inhabitants of each of the 13 colonies.
   

4. 4.EL CIVICS FOR ESL STUDENTS- Website provides a detailed map and information on the original 13 colonies.
   

   
   
   
   
   Essential Question:
   
   
   If you were to settle in one of the 13 colonies, which one would you choose?
   Give five reasons to support your statement.
   
   
   Questions:

   
   

   2. 2.Which 13 states were apart of the original 13 colonies?
      

   3. 3.What benefits were there to the colonies based on the land’s physical features? Name at least five.
      

   4. 4.Based on their location, what could be the main industry of the Southern Colonies? Explain.
      

   5. 5.Based on their location, what could be the main industry of the Middle Colonies? Explain.
      

   6. 6.Based on their location, what could be the main industry of the New England Colonies? Explain.
      

   7. 7.How many American Indian nations inhabited the area what we know as the 13 original colonies?
      

   8. 8.Where did each of these American Indian nations live in reference to the 13 colonies?
      

   9. 9.What benefits were there for colonists to settle in one of the 13 colonies? Name three.
      

   10. 10.What climate differences and similarities existed in each of the 13 colonies which were different from Great Britain?