5th Grade Jamestown Webquest and Integration Projects
By Donna Batson ACE - Jennie Reid Elementary
You are about to embark on an exciting treasure hunt to find out information about Jamestown. You will need to answer the questions listed below to be successful in your quest. Click on the links after each question to help you find the answers.
1. What major events occured in Jamestown for the following years: 1607, 1609, 1610, 1611, 1612, 1614, 1619 and 1620? Jamestown Colony Timeline
Using the information you gathered from question one, create a timeline using Microsoft Word.
2. Why did England send a ship of women to Jamestown? Jamestown History
3. What product lead to Jamestown's economic success? Jamestown History
4. What prohibition that occured in Jamestown, was a factor in leading to the American Revolution? Jamestown History
5. What was the advantage and disadvantage of settling Jamestown in its location? Jametown History
6. Why was the State House moved from Jamestown to Williamsburg? How did this relocation affect Jamestown? Jamestown History
7. The House of Burgess approved the relocation of the State House.Write about the House of Burgess and some of its' famous members. House of Burgess , House of Burgess II
8. Who was John Smith? What part did he play in the history of Jamestown? John Smith , John Smith II
Using the information you gathered from this webquest, create a "Colonial Times" newpaper.
Extension Activity
Use the information you gathered above about Jamestown to compare it to Williamsburg. Create a Venn Diagram showing how Jamestown and Williamsburg are alike and different. History of Willamsburg