The Real Pocahontas
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I studied this topic in college. I wanted my children to learn about it too, but in a slightly more child-friendly way - as much as it is possible with this story, at least.
During this lesson, your child will read and watch videos to gather information about Pocahontas. They will compare facts about the real Pocahontas to the Disney character, Pocahontas. They will write an essay on their thoughts about John Smith’s possible interactions with Pocahontas. Finally, they will take a virtual tour of where the Pamunkey and Mattaponi tribes live today.
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Grade level
7th-8th
Time needed
Multiple Days
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Type
Lesson
Grade level
7th-8th
Time needed
Multiple Days
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Objectives
Research through articles and videos to learn about Pocahontas
Take notes as I conduct research
Compare Pocahontas to the Disney character, Pocahontas using a venn diagram
Respond to a prompt to write an essay
Take a virtual tour of the area where the Pamunkey and Mattaponi tribes live today and make connections other components of this lesson
Activities
Hook: 1 discussion
Vocabulary: 1 discussion as needed throughout the lesson
Watch and Discuss: 1 video (50 min)
Watch: 1 movie (90 min)
Compare and Contrast: 1 venn diagram
Read: 2 articles
Write: 1 essay
Virtual Tour: 1 virtual tour
Debrief/Assess: 1 discussion