We have arrived at Jamestown! The weeks ahead will be full of history pertaining to this first permanent English colony. For week one our Monday Mix-ins offer videos and links with a general overview of Jamestown and the journey to get there. Be sure to check back next Monday for enrichment resources about the First Virginians (The Powhatans), John Smith and more!
Resources Links:
Jamestown Settlement | You could spend all day on this site. Lots of information and dozens of videos.
Jamestown Settlement Ships | Find out more about The Godspeed, Susan Constant, and Discovery.
What Happened to the Three Ships? | After they landed in Jamestown, what happened to the 3 ships?
The Shallop | What is a Shallop? Find out!
The Virginia Company | Information about the company that funded the voyage to Jamestown.
Map of Discoveries | An interactive map from Historic Jamestowne.
Jamestown Timeline | Spanning from 1602-1625 — discover key people and events in the history of this settlement.
The First Virginia Charter 1606 | Read this and other primary source documents of the Virginia Charters.
Virtual Jamestown | Want to read some of John Smith’s journals? This site has a collection of first-hand accounts about Jamestown.
Jamestown Fort Coloring Page | Search this site for all sorts of Jamestown related, printable coloring pages.
Artifactually Yours | Take an easy quiz to determine which artifact you would be.
Video Links:
*Parents, please preview for your students first.
Jamestown Settlement | A short video with a basic overview of the settling of Jamestown. Perfect for all ages, especially Primary.
Jamestown Colony | A brief overview of the history of this colony.
Ship Shape | Take a tour of a replica of the Susan Constant and learn about what life would have been like for those aboard.
Historic Jamestowne | “Travel” to current day Jamestown and tour around.
The Jamestown Colony Explained | Learn about the founding and early development of the Jamestown Colony. Best suitable for intermediate and up.
For Fun (and it’s educational):
Roanoke | We studied Roanoke a few weeks back — but had to share this gem. Suitable for all ages.
