Express a different point of view:

Students approach identifying and explaining the cooperation and conflict of the colonists and the indigenous people in Jamestown in a new way. They begin by presenting the thoughts and actions of the leaders of these two groups in thought bubbles. As an extension, the students evaluate what situations caused conflicts and speculate on how they may have handled the situations if they were present in Jamestown.

This approach requires students to be more creative than simply answering questions. Students can also research to find more in depth answers. This product is aligned with 5th grade Studies Weekly Week 13, American Foundations. However, this can be used as a stand alone assignment.

This product aligns with Indiana Social Studies standard 5.H.6.

What's included:

• Student instruction handout.
• Three versions of thought bubble worksheets.
• Further thinking questions.

How is this product useful:

• Creative approach.
• Encourages students to find a new point of view.
• Research opportunity.
• Inspires deeper level thinking.