Colonial America Card Sort and STEM Activities Bundle

Colonial America Bundle: Minecraft Building Ideas and Traits Sorting Card Activity

This engaging bundle combines two educational resources perfect for students exploring American colonial history.

The first resource has students participate in STEM activities through different building challenges. These tasks encourage creativity and problem-solving as students construct items relevant to colonial life, such as buildings, tools, and household items. The challenges are tailored to accommodate diverse learning needs with three versions: a basic description for freeform building, a visual guide with pictures, and a more detailed version with specific building tips. This flexibility allows for a rich learning experience whether using Minecraft or alternative materials like LEGO or craft items.

The sorting activity features 24 unique traits to categorize into the New England, Middle, and Southern colonial regions, covering aspects such as geography, climate, and economy. This resource includes materials in various sizes and a version combining pictures and text, supporting a range of learning styles from group activities to individual study.

Together, these resources offer a comprehensive exploration of colonial America. They are ideal for history units, center activities, enrichment, or simply for fun. Suitable for use in classrooms, homeschool settings, or as independent activities, this bundle not only enriches students’ understanding of history but also integrates technology and creativity into their learning process.

Colonial America Card Sort Includes

• 24 different cards in 6 formats (3 sizes of color pictures, 2 sizes of characteristics, 1 picture with characteristics)
o 8 characteristics of the New England Colonies
o 8 characteristics of the Middle Colonies
o 8 characteristics of the Southern Colonies

• 2 Differentiated Sorting Sheets
• Category Labels
• Answer Key

Colonial Times STEM Activities-Minecraft Challenges Includes

28 building challenges in three formats:
• Item name
• Item name with picture
• Item name along with Minecraft building ideas

Each format includes a color and print-friendly set for a total of 6 sets of cards.

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