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Jamestown Unboxed (American History)

$59.95

Inside This Box:

  • Find out why the colonists of Jamestown dined on rats
  • Learn about colonial hygiene practices
  • Discover the truth about John Smith and Pocahontas and make a corn husk doll, just like Pocahontas and her peers would have played with.
  • Recreate an essential classroom item from colonial times: a horn book
  • Learn about how a truly incredible coincidence was all that kept the Jamestown colony from failure
…and more! Our youth boxes contain printed materials at multiple levels from elementary to lower high school level. The young adult box contains additional literature featuring mature content. Youth SKU: BOX-JAM-1OZ Young Adult SKU: BOX-JAM-1OS
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Jamestown Unboxed

Step into the world of America’s first permanent English settlement with Jamestown Unboxed! This immersive lesson takes you on a journey through the challenges, survival strategies, and cultural interactions that defined the Jamestown colony.

What’s Inside Jamestown Unboxed?

  • Survival Stories: Learn why the colony’s citizens resorted to extreme measures to survive, including dining on rats during the Starving Time. Then, try a much tastier rodent-shaped confection for a hands-on (and delicious) connection to history.
  • John Smith and Pocahontas: Uncover the truth behind the famous story of John Smith and Pocahontas. Create a corn husk doll, a toy Pocahontas and her peers would have played with in the Powhatan culture.
  • Colonial Education: Recreate a hornbook, an essential classroom tool from the early days of Jamestown, and explore how children learned in colonial times.
  • The Incredible Coincidence: Discover the remarkable twist of fate that saved the colony from certain failure, ensuring its place in history as the first successful English settlement in the New World.

Hands-On Activities:

  • Craft a corn husk doll like those made by Powhatan children.
  • Make a hornbook to experience education as it was in the colonial era.
  • Learn about colonial hygiene practices and receive a decorative ear spoon.
  • Engage with stories and facts about the pivotal moments in Jamestown history.

Why Choose Jamestown Unboxed?

  • Rich Historical Content: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the Jamestown colony, from its struggles to its successes.
  • Interactive Learning: Hands-on activities and storytelling bring Jamestown to life, making history engaging and memorable.
  • Fun and Educational: Perfect for homeschool families, this lesson provides a dynamic way to explore the history of Jamestown and early colonial America.

Celebrate the Legacy of Jamestown
The colony paved the way for future settlements in America, despite its hardships. This lesson allows students to explore its fascinating history and the perseverance of its colonists.

Perfect for Homeschool Families
Designed to spark curiosity and critical thinking, Jamestown Unboxed offers an enriching, hands-on approach to learning about one of America’s most pivotal historical moments.

Discover Jamestown Unboxed today and step into the story of America’s first permanent English settlement!

Looking for more information on Jamestown?  Our Jamestown Unboxed Pinterest board has additional activities, books, and learning resources. Or visit two other early settlements: St. Augustine and Plymouth! 

Please Note: The Young Adult literature contains discussion of cannibalism during the Starving Time.

Weight 1.45 lbs
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