Daily Life in Colonial America
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Objective
I can describe the daily life of children in Colonial America, including their chores and playtime activities.
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Practice
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What were some of the daily chores that children in Colonial America were responsible for?
Describe how children contributed to the process of making cheese and butter in Colonial America.
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Exit ticket
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“Describe two specific chores that children in Colonial America were responsible for and explain why these chores were important for their family's survival. Explain two types of playtime activities that children in Colonial America engaged in and discuss how these activities reflected their daily life and available resources. ”
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