Settlements in America: Jamestown - Interactive Introduction

Ideal for KS3 and Common Entrance preparation.
The downloadable .zip file opens links to all resources.

for use on laptop or tablet

Interactive Timeline (1607–1624)

• A clear, engaging timeline covering key events in the history of Jamestown from its founding to its transition to a royal colony.
• Clickable hotspots provide additional historical detail.
• Carefully selected images help bring the story to life.
• Ideal for independent learning, revision, or whole-class discussion.

Annotated Image of Jamestown (c.1608)

• A detailed image of the early settlement with interactive hotspots.
• Hotspots link to photographs from the ongoing archaeological reconstruction of Jamestown in Virginia.
• Helps pupils connect historical interpretations with modern evidence.
• Supports spatial understanding and historical interpretation skills.

Artefact Matching Quick Quiz

• A short, interactive three-question quiz where pupils match Jamestown artefacts to their uses.
• Encourages critical thinking and discussion.
• Ideal as a starter, plenary, or collaborative task.
• Reinforces understanding of daily life in the colony.