Group 3 - Everyday Life in ColonialTimes
Use the Internet information linked below to answer these questions specifically related to Everyday Life. Each group member will choose one question to concentrate on and write his/her newspaper article about.
1. What was a typical day like for a
colonial woman? Would you rather be a woman during colonial times or in the
present? Explain.
2. What was a typical day like for a colonial man? Would you rather be a man
during colonial times or in the present? Explain.
3. What was a typical day like for a colonial child? Would you rather be a
child during colonial times or in the present? Explain.
4. Describe a typical colonial meal time. What would they eat? How would
they get their food? Were there table manners? How do you feel about a
colonial meal time? Would you like to try eating a meal as they did?
After your group finishes these questions, go to:
Part 3 : Debating,
Discussing and Reaching Consensus.
- Colonial Women - This website has everything you'll need to know about the life of a woman during colonial times.
- Meet the Children of Colonial Times - This website explains how children during colonial times spent their days. Topics include education, music, dance, play, and daily chores.
- Colonial Games and Toys - This website gives good descriptions and examples of what games and toys colonial children likes to play!
- What did the Colonists Eat? - A short page about some of the items a colonist would eat.
- Interesting Facts About Colonial Food and Dinnertime - This site is short, but has some neat facts about food and customs at dinnertime!
- Chidren's Leisure Time and Games - This site tells about some of the things colonial children liked to do in their spare time!
- Amusements in Colonial New England - This website describes many aspects of every day life in Colonial America!