OBJECTIVES:
1. Identify each of the
colonies in each of
the following
regions: New
England, Middle
Colonies, and
Southern Colonies.
2. Describe the land,
climate, and natural
resources of each
region of the 13
colonies.
Growing seasons
Tidewater
Fall line
backcountry
Is it flat for miles?
Are there mountains around?
ACTIVITY:
In your groups, make a T chart
comparing the boys chores to the girls
chores. Look at page 177 for help.
Men and boys worked in the fields
Planted crops in the spring, harvested in
the fall
Built and repaired buildings and tools
Took care of families animals
Women and girls were just a busy
inside the home.
Prepared and preserved food
Made clothing ,soap, and candles
Helped in the fields during planting and
harvesting seasons.
***CHILDREN WERE EXPECTED TO
HELPE AROUND THE HOUSE AS
MUCH AS THE ADULTS.