The Three Colonial Regions (New England, Middle, Southern): Reading Passage Worksheet Download
Free social studies worksheets on the thirteen colonies. Students read how land and weather shaped life in the New England, Middle, and Southern Colonies, then answer questions.
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Reading Passage
Each worksheet has a short passage comparing the New England, Middle, and Southern Colonies followed by 6 questions, drawn from a bank of 12.
About this worksheet
Each worksheet has a short passage comparing the New England, Middle, and Southern Colonies followed by 6 questions, drawn from a bank of 12.
Student objectives
- Name the three regions of the thirteen colonies
- Describe how land and weather shaped the jobs in each region
- Compare life in the New England, Middle, and Southern Colonies
Everyday practice
- Talk about how the weather where you live affects what people do there
- Look at a map and find which states were once part of each colonial region
- Notice which foods in your kitchen grow best in warm or cold places