Memorizing the 13 Colonies with Mnemonics

The video provides a creative story-based method to memorize the 13 American colonies. It uses a narrative about five girls, including three sisters and two friends, who go shopping and stay at a hotel. Each part of their journey is linked to the names of the colonies, making it easier for students to remember them. The method is shown to be effective as students achieve high scores using this technique.

Who were the three sisters mentioned in the story?

• Maryland, Virginia, and Georgia

• Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Connecticut

• North Carolina and South Carolina

• New York, New Jersey, and New Hampshire

What did the five girls want to do when they got together?

• Go shopping

• Visit a museum

• Go to a movie

• Play sports

Which state is represented by a York Peppermint Patty?

• New York

• New Hampshire

• New Jersey

• North Carolina

What new item did the girls buy that represents New Jersey?

• A new pair of shoes

• A new bag

• A new t-shirt

• A new hat

Which state is represented by a new hang am?

• North Carolina

• New Jersey

• New Hampshire

• New York

What did the girls ask the desk clerk at the hotel?

• To give them extra pillows

• To bring them breakfast

• To not call their room

• To wake them up early

Which state does the 'P' in 'Please don’t call my room' remind the girls of?

• Massachusetts

• Connecticut

• Delaware

• Pennsylvania

What does the 'D' in 'Please don’t call my room' stand for?

• Connecticut

• Delaware

• Massachusetts

• Rhode Island

Which state is represented by the 'C' in 'Please don’t call my room'?

• Connecticut

• Delaware

• Massachusetts

• Rhode Island

How did the fifth-grade students perform on their test after learning the trick?

• They got a 100

• They got a 75

• They got a 50

• They failed