Digging into the Colonial Past: Archeology and the 16th-Century Spanish Settlements at Charlesfort-Santa Elena

1. To explain several reasons why the Spanish attempted to colonize eastern North America in the 16th century; 2. To construct a historical narrative and timeline of the settlement at Santa Elena using archeological information, maps, and artifacts; 3. To compare and contrast primary and secondary sources, and explain the value and limitations of each; 4. To analyze a collection of historical artifacts and describe how they contribute to our knowledge of the past.

Recommended level: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade