Description
Bring early American history to life with this interactive Jamestown Simulation Game! This student-centered, inquiry-based activity places students in the role of early colonists as they make critical survival decisions to earn points and build their settlement. Perfect for middle and high school U.S. History classes during your Colonial America unit.
Designed for zero prep, this resource includes everything you need—from a full simulation slideshow to digital and printable worksheets. No cutting or sorting required!
✅ What’s Included:
- Student Simulation Worksheet Packet (print & Google Slides)
- Teacher Slideshow – guides students through each scenario
- Point-tracking Settlement Sheet
- BONUS Extension Lesson with:
- Teacher slideshow
- 2 student worksheets with readings and answer keys
- Guided notes for deeper reflection
- Teacher slideshow
Skills Reinforced:
- Decision-making and cause-effect reasoning
- Inquiry-based learning aligned to the C3 Framework
- Historical empathy and analysis
- Collaborative and independent engagement
Perfect For:
- Middle or high school Colonial America units
- Sub plans, stations, enrichment, or simulation day
- Print or digital classrooms (1:1 or whole group)
- Kinesthetic and inquiry-driven learners
What you'll need:
Students complete this on paper or digitally. All you need is an overhead projector for the teacher slideshow. No cutting, sorting, or prep required! Students may need a calculator to keep track of points.
Want to make your money go further?
This resource is included in my Colonial America Full Unit Bundle! Includes many different inquiry based learning activities!
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If you enjoy this product you may enjoy:
-Unit 1 Flextbook and Flextbook Workbook- This 100 page resource includes 1 page readings, primary sources, images, maps, along with perfectly aligned worksheets and graphic organizers. The bonus lesson in this products comes from the Flextbook.
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Jamestown Simulation Game | Colonial America Inquiry & Interactive Activity
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Description
Bring early American history to life with this interactive Jamestown Simulation Game! This student-centered, inquiry-based activity places students in the role of early colonists as they make critical survival decisions to earn points and build their settlement. Perfect for middle and high school U.S. History classes during your Colonial America unit.
Designed for zero prep, this resource includes everything you need—from a full simulation slideshow to digital and printable worksheets. No cutting or sorting required!
✅ What’s Included:
- Student Simulation Worksheet Packet (print & Google Slides)
- Teacher Slideshow – guides students through each scenario
- Point-tracking Settlement Sheet
- BONUS Extension Lesson with:
- Teacher slideshow
- 2 student worksheets with readings and answer keys
- Guided notes for deeper reflection
- Teacher slideshow
Skills Reinforced:
- Decision-making and cause-effect reasoning
- Inquiry-based learning aligned to the C3 Framework
- Historical empathy and analysis
- Collaborative and independent engagement
Perfect For:
- Middle or high school Colonial America units
- Sub plans, stations, enrichment, or simulation day
- Print or digital classrooms (1:1 or whole group)
- Kinesthetic and inquiry-driven learners
What you'll need:
Students complete this on paper or digitally. All you need is an overhead projector for the teacher slideshow. No cutting, sorting, or prep required! Students may need a calculator to keep track of points.
Want to make your money go further?
This resource is included in my Colonial America Full Unit Bundle! Includes many different inquiry based learning activities!
Related Products
If you enjoy this product you may enjoy:
-Unit 1 Flextbook and Flextbook Workbook- This 100 page resource includes 1 page readings, primary sources, images, maps, along with perfectly aligned worksheets and graphic organizers. The bonus lesson in this products comes from the Flextbook.
Leave a Review!
If you enjoy this product please leave a review to earn credits on TPT!
Follow my store!
I am currently growing my store---give me a follow to learn when new products are released!
Reviews
Thanks for your feedback, Angela. It's great to hear that you and your students were engaged with this activity!-Blake
