Colonial World Stations – Handout Set
Explore different aspects of the colonial world to understand the diversity and complexity of life in the colonies.
This resource contains printable student-facing materials needed to accompany the Colonial World Stations Lesson Plan.
- Handout A: Student Handout
- Handout B: England’s Colonies
- Handout C: Spanish Colonial Culture
- Handout D: Fur Trade in the Colonies
- Handout E: The Northwest Passage
- Handout Set F: Maps
- Handout Set G: Artifacts
To use these activities in your classroom, print a class set of Handout A. These will serve as student worksheets and provide accountability for your students. Additionally, print 3-5 copies of each of Handouts B through G. Organize the copies into 5 stations for Handouts B through F around your classroom. Keep Handout G and a stack of student handouts accessible to distribute as needed.
Plan your rotations based on your class time—10-15 minutes per station is recommended. Distribute the student handouts (Handout A) and set clear expectations for partnering, noise level, and assisting others. Begin with the first 5 stations, which will take 50-75 minutes. After completing the initial 5 stations, group students for the final station using Handout G. This station will require only 5-10 minutes for students to analyze artifacts and match them to the correct nation on their copy of Handout A.
Teacher Note: Ensure Handout Set G is not included in the station rotations. This station should be completed last and simultaneously, as students will need the information gathered from the previous 5 stations to successfully complete the task. Including Handout G in earlier rotations may result in some students missing crucial information needed for the activity.