Oklahoma Social Studies 5.C.1.3
The Standard
- 5.C.1
- Examine and compare the Jamestown and Plymouth settlements as the foundations of American culture and society.
Explain England’s goals for the settlement of Virginia, including attempts to stake claim on North America at Roanoke and to develop Jamestown as a profit venture for investors.
Oklahoma Academic Standards for Social Studies (2026) · 5.C.1
Teacher's field guide
What This Standard Means
What Students Need to Do
- Students explain why England tried to settle Roanoke and why investors backed Jamestown. They connect Roanoke to England’s claim on North America and Jamestown to the hope of making money.
What Mastery Looks Like
- A student can identify Roanoke as an earlier attempt to establish an English claim. They can explain that a company funded Jamestown because its investors hoped to earn a profit.
Common Misconceptions
- Students may think Roanoke and Jamestown were the same settlement. They may also think Jamestown made money right away, rather than being a risky venture for investors.
How to Assess It
- Ask students to answer: “Why did England try to settle Roanoke, and why did investors fund Jamestown?” Look for a distinct reason for each.
Lesson moves
Ways to Teach It
Give pairs a blank Atlantic coast map, Roanoke and Jamestown labels, and goal cards to place beside each settlement.
Ask students to write two sentences: one explaining England’s goal at Roanoke and one explaining what Jamestown’s investors hoped to gain.
Play a card sort with Roanoke, Jamestown, claim land, and earn profit cards; have pairs explain each match.
Show a sample pitch for funding a new shop, then ask what its investors and Jamestown’s investors hoped to get back.
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