Social Studies Worksheet · Grades 5–8
Jamestown Colony Worksheet
A printable social studies worksheet for grades 5-8 on Jamestown Colony. Students learn how the first permanent English settlement in America survived its early years and grew through tobacco, match eight terms to clues, and answer four short-response questions. An illustration and complete answer key are included.
Subject
Social Studies
Grades
Grades 5–8
Skill Focus
Jamestown Colony, us history
Lesson Length
30 minutes
Lesson Overview
About this worksheet
Jamestown, founded in 1607 in Virginia, was the first permanent English settlement in America, and it survived its hard early years and grew by farming tobacco. This worksheet teaches its key people and ideas, with an illustration.
The reference box and Section A are on page 1. The reference box defines eight terms and shows a colonial fort. Section A has eight clue-matching items. Section B on page 2 has four short-response questions.
Page 3 is a complete answer key. The worksheet pairs well with the Thirteen Colonies and The Pilgrims worksheets.
How to Use This Lesson
Read the reference box and study the illustration.
Match each clue to a term in Section A on page 1.
Answer the four questions in Section B on page 2.
Use the answer key on page 3 for self-check.
Pair with the Thirteen Colonies Worksheet for more practice.
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Jamestown Colony Worksheet
A printable social studies worksheet for grades 5-8 on Jamestown Colony. Students learn how the first permanent English settlement in America survived its early years and grew through tobacco, match eight terms to clues, and answer four short-response questions. An illustration and complete answer key are included.
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