Uncover the mystery of Roanoke through a hands-on historical investigation built around real evidence. Students analyze primary sources, archaeology, Native American relationships, maps, and disputed clues to test competing theories and build their own evidence-based explanation of what most likely happened to the Lost Colony.  

This activity includes a student field notebook with 10 evidence files, a historical map, introduction, and teacher guide with suggested responses. Students practice evaluating source reliability, weighing conflicting evidence, and using evidence to build a historical argument. What’s Included: Grades: 8–12 Estimated Duration: 60–90 minutes Format: Printable Word Doc

Student Materials: Introduction, historical map, and field notebook with 10 evidence files Teacher Materials: Teacher guide with suggested interpretations, evidence ratings, and a sample student response Skills: Historical inquiry, source analysis, evaluating evidence, comparing theories, and evidence-based writing