A Colonial Tour from TeachersFirst: Plymouth
Many Americans consider the landing of the Pilgrims at Plymouth as the start of European settlement in North America. While the pilgrims weren't the first, their history and the reasons for their voyage would form the model for many streams of settlers and immigrants during the colonial period.
The area surrounding Plymouth, the rest of Cape Cod, and all of eastern Massachusetts are rich with colonial history. If you're touring these sites in person, the distances are relatively short, so you can see a number of places in a few days. If you're taking this tour on the web, just click on the links below.
Photo Credit: Image: 'Sunrise beyond Mayflower the 2nd'
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The Real Story of Thanksgiving - Manataka American Indian Council
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3 to 6
tag(s): native americans (34), thanksgiving (24)
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Challenge your students to take a different point of view on Thanksgiving. Follow the historical information of the Manatake to see their Thanksgiving story. Lead students through a Socratic seminar to think about who really was thankful. Why should the people at the time celebrate? Write essays using reflections on the purpose of reflection and celebration. Determine if similar situations still exist today. Lead your students to a service-learning project to help others.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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How the Pilgrims Lived - Amy Ridenhour
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4 to 12tag(s): colonial america (81), pilgrims (17)
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Mayflower Compact - Amy Ridenhour
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5 to 12tag(s): colonial america (81), pilgrims (17)
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Cape Cod National Seashore - NPS.gov
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5 to 12tag(s): colonial america (81), pilgrims (17)
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Virtual Tour Plantation - Plimoth.org
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4 to 12tag(s): colonial america (81), pilgrims (17)
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Plymouth Plantation - Plimoth.Org
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4 to 12tag(s): colonial america (81), pilgrims (17)
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A Lesson on the Pilgrims - Cape Cod National Seashore
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3 to 8tag(s): colonial america (81), pilgrims (17)
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The History of the Pilgrims - Cape Cod National Seashore
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Thanksgiving History - Fourth World Documentation Project
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3 to 5tag(s): thanksgiving (24)
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Use this site as background for your pre-Thanksgiving lessons or create a scavenger hunt using the questions from the More Information for Teachers section. Have students wok in teams to create a booklet or PowerPoint presentation from a different angle: A Virtual Tour of the First Thanksgiving or a Guide for European Settlers to Life Among the Wampanoags.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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