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Title:
| Famous People: Pocahontas |
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Description:
| These sites are about a Native American princess named Pocahontas. Learn about her father, Powhatan, who was chief of the Algonquin tribe, her husband, John Rolfe, and a friend, Captain John Smith. Includes several biographies and portraits of Pocahontas. There is also a classroom unit on Pocahontas, Jamestown, and the Algonquin tribe. |
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Grade Level:
| 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
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Resource Links:
| Jamestown Rediscovery: Pocahontas
This biography is about Pocahontas and her relationship with Captain John Smith. Also read about her marriage to John Rolfe and their child, Thomas.
Four Faces of Pocahontas
Here are four portraits of Pocahontas that show different perceptions of her. Includes a brief biography. The "St. George's Church" link at the bottom shows the final resting place of Pocahontas. The "Official Henrico Seal" link tells the history of why Pocahontas is on the seal of Henrico County, Virginia.
Jamestown Rediscovery: John Rolfe
Read about this Jamestown settler and English husband of Pocahontas.
Spectrum: Pocahontas
This biography is about the life of Pocahontas. Read about her marriage, trip to England, and son, Thomas. Includes a portrait. NOTE: The site has ads.
Jamestown Rediscovery: Captain John Smith
This biography is about Captain Smith, who some believe was saved from death by Pocahontas.
Amazing Americans: Pocahontas
This page from the Library of Congress site is about Pocahontas. The reading level is for elementary students. There are links to three more stories about Pocahontas found at the bottom.
BBCi: Famous People: Pocahontas
Learn about this Native American princess and her tribe with this online interactive tour. Click on the bow icon to begin. Click on the bead icon to take a quiz about her life. NOTE: The "Communicate" link at the top leads to message boards.
Powhatan Indian Lifeways
Read about the history of this tribe that lived in Virginia when Jamestown was founded.
Virtual Jamestown: Powhatan
Read about Pocahontas' father, who was the chief of the Powhatan federation of Indians.
Pocahontas Unit
Here are some classroom activities for learning about Pocahontas, Powhatan, Algonquins, and the Jamestown colony settlers.
Virtual Jamestown: John Rolfe
This biography is about the husband of Pocahontas and his tobacco business in Virginia.
Fact Monster: Pocahontas
Read a brief biography about this famous Native American.
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Education Standards:
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MO Standards:
1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.5, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 2.1, 2.3, 4.3, 1, 3, 4, 6, 2, 6
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