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Teaching Resources for Your Classroom
Colonial Williamsburg offers a variety of quality instructional materials to help you teach students about life in early America, including the following:
NATURE,
ART, AND SCIENCE
Mark Catesby, one of America’s first naturalists, was a self-trained environmentalist,
artist, and scientist. In the early 18th century, Catesby collected samples
and made detailed notes and drawings describing the plants and animals of the
newly surveyed and mapped lands of the New World. Two 20-minute episodes provide
lessons in environmentalism, art, and science. Includes Web access to comprehensive
teacher materials. (Grades 4–8), $34.99. To order, call 1-800-761-8331 or email
eftsupport@cwf.org.
THE
COLONIAL NATURALIST
Meet Mark Catesby on his first trip to the American colonies, when he came to visit his sister, wife of Dr. William Cocke of Williamsburg. During his seven-year stay, the self-trained naturalist spent a great deal of time observing the natural environment, gathering information, making detailed drawings and paintings of American flora and fauna. 55 minutes. $19.95. Available through www.williamsburgmarketplace.com.
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