Welcome back! How was your Spring Break? Chances are it was not what you had originally planned for the time off from school. Even so, we hope you were able to enjoy the break from the rigor and responsibilities of homeschool and are now refreshed and ready for the week ahead. (Or, at least, looking forward to a little more routine.)
We’ve got another week of Jamestown Mix-ins for you today! But first things first…
Creative Kindness x Citizenship:
Have you had an opportunity to show kindness to our community in a creative way? Before the break, our SLOCA staff and leadership encouraged us to find creative ways to express kindness and support to our community in conjunction with our character trait of the month: Citizenship. We’d love to see what you have come up with. Share your photos here and keep the kindness going!
And now for some Monday Mix-ins!
Resource Links:
A History of Slavery in the United States | An interactive timeline to navigate the history of slavery in the US.
Map: The British Colonies | An interactive map with details about slavery in each of the 13 colonies.
How did Slavery Develop in Colonial Virginia? | A brief article about the beginning of slavery in Virginia.
The Mail-Order Brides of Jamestown, Virginia | Learn more about how women were often brought to Jamestown.
10 Things You May Not Know About the Jamestown Colony | More interesting facts about Jamestown.
James I | Information about the king who the colony was named after.
Jamestown Crossword Puzzle | See if your students can fill in this crossword about Jamestown.
Video Links:
*Parents, please preview for your students first.
Guardians of Jamestown 1619 | A longer video, great for all ages, detailing the significant events of 1619.
Jamestown Chronicles: Ann Burras | A dramatic portrayal of Ann Burras, the first woman to be married in Jamestown.
Archeologists Uncover the Lives of Jamestown’s Enslaved People | A short video with some dramatic retelling, could be intense for younger kids.
Jamestown – Life and Labor in the Chesapeake | A lecture on how the tobacco plantations eventually led to slavery in the US.
Colonizing America | Crash Course US History is great for LMS and up.
