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This lesson plan is a downloadable PDF file, so you'll need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to open and print it.  Download Acrobat Reader     Date: 01/14/2003 Title: Colonial Chores Discipline: History, Social Studies, Language Arts   The KidsPost article, "The Good Old Days? Not Quite," and a research activity focus on the chores of children who contributed to the economic livelihood of colonial families. A vocabulary list, word find, crossword puzzle and "Word Study...A Look at Chore" are provided to develop vocabulary. Students are asked to write an essay or process paper. Enrichment activities and "Colonial Destinations" expand the study of colonial life.   The main lesson addresses these academic content standards.   This lesson plan corresponds to a specific KidsPost page.   NIE: for educators: lesson plans: lesson plan details