Roanoke Island: America's Lost Colony
In this one-hour overview, we will discuss the history and fate of the Roanoke Colony, theories surrounding it's demise, and what we know today. #academic
Mr. Marshall
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4.9
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What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursGrading
includedClass Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
Before Jamestown and Plymouth Colonies, the English attempted to settle on Roanoke Island near present-day North Carolina. Between 1587 and 1590 this colony disappeared. What happened to the approximately 120 English settlers who camped there? Did they integrate into Native American society? Did they build a ship and sink while trying to sail back to England? We do not know for sure the fate of the settlers, but we will explore the history of the island and the theories surrounding its disappearance. A short slide lesson will be presented along with film clips and student discussion. We will also use online tools to explore the island, and how it looks today. After covering the material, we will take a Kahoot for fun and knowledge retention.
Learning Goals
Our goal is to learn the history of Roanoke Island from colonial times through the U.S. Civil War. We will explore the lives of the native residents, including Secotan Chief, Wingina, and the English attempts to settle the island.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
For sensitive learners, the fact that everyone probably died on Roanoke, could be upsetting. The Roanoke Indians were also treated terribly by the English. Otherwise the material is not graphic beyond typical social studies lessons.
Supply List
These are a few sources I cite "To Learn More" about Roanoke Island. I may show the History Channel video during class, time permitting. https://gutenberg.org/files/58610/58610-h/58610-h.htm - a primary document about the settling of Roanoke Island https://www.britannica.com/place/Lost-Colony - ref1088074 - Encyclopedia Britannica does a nice job of covering this topic https://www.history.com/news/what-happened-to-the-lost-colony-of-roanoke - History Channel, "What happened to the Lost Colony?"
2 files available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2020
4.9
82reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in History from Pepperdine University
Bachelor's Degree from University of Montana
I have taught history lessons to more than 140 Outschool students from 9-17 years old, and before that I taught history in college. I strive to be sensitive to students when presenting difficult or sensitive material.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$21
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 5 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
2-6 learners per class
