As we delve into our social studies unit this year, students in grades 3 – 5 are taking a close look at where the 13 Colonies were established on the North American continent and who was already here when people started claiming the land.  Currently we’re using maps and stories to explore this concept of land ownership and native people’s culture.  After we learn more about the original inhabitants of the 13 Colonies, we will then move on to the colonist’s experiences and culture.