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Author
Denica
Subject
History
Difficulty
5th Grade
Standards
Create an interactive simulation of Jamestown's Starving Time for 5th graders. This interactive simulation should include at least 4-5 different scenarios where they need to make a decision as the leader of the colony. Each scenario decision should have a point value connected to survival. Point values should not be seen by students, but should be on the teacher scoring sheet, attached at the end of the interactive. The teacher sheet will determine the fate of each student colony. The decision...
This resource involves a simulation that allows students to explore the challenges faced by the early settlers of Jamestown during the 'Starving Time' in 1609. Participants work in groups to make collaborative decisions as colonial leaders in dire situations, such as managing food shortages, dealing with illness, and navigating relations with the local Powhatan tribes. The simulation encourages critical thinking and discussion about survival strategies in a historical context, incorporating various scenarios that require strategic decision-making and justification. The activity culminates in a reflection on the significant challenges faced by the Jamestown colonists and comparisons between their historical decisions and the simulated choices made by the students.