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Students identify the initial goals and problems of the Jamestown and Plymouth colonists. They compare and contrast the two colonies in terms of goals, people, and beliefs. Then they identify three main factors that led to the success of the colonies.
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- 3rd - 8th Grade
Students identify the principal physical features the Pilgrims considered when choosing the location of Plymouth. They create a postcard to send to a friend in Europe as if they were a Pilgrim; illustrating one aspect of the settling in Plymouth on the front and writing a brief message on the back. Students utilize Pilgrim Fact Cards which are imbedded in this plan.
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- 9th Grade
Students examine the differences and similarities between Plymouth and Jamestown. Using tables, they draw conclusions about colonization during this time. They work together to identify the problems and goals of the colonists and the reasons why both colony's were successful.
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- 5th Grade
Students discuss the settlement of the Plymouth colony and the interaction between the Europeans and Native Americans at the time. They conduct research to discover how the Wampanoag tribe contributed to the success of the colony. They create an art project in which they portray themselves as Wampanoag children of the 17th century.
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- 1st Grade
Students examine the role of children on the Plymouth Plantation. They discuss the jobs their parents held and how they provided for their families. They also identify how life at Plymouth was unique.
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- 3rd - 8th Grade
Students label blank maps with the names of the New England Colonies. They explain the difficulties that the Pilgrims had and how hard they worked to survive in Plymouth.
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- 1st - 3rd Grade
Students access the Internet to take a virtual tour of Plymouth Plantation and discuss what it would be like to live on Plymouth Plantation. They compare Plymouth Plantation to Thanksgiving both in the 1800's and today. They paint a picture on Appleworks Paint Studeo using information they gathered from research.
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- 8th - 12th Grade
Students examine different perspectives about Thanksgiving that include those of the European Settlers and the Native Americans. They read and discuss an article about Plymouth being "America's Hometown." They develop a landmark for Plymouth, MA that emphasizes both points of view and present them to the whole class.
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- Kindergarten - 5th Grade
Students take a virtual field trip to the Plymouth plantation. Using the site, they discover how people lived during the 17th century in this part of the country. They discuss the role of the pilgrims and native americans in the formation of the new world. They end the lesson drawing a picture of their house in the 17th century and what they would be wearing in the time period had they lived during it.
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- 6th - 12th Grade
Students complete internet research on the first Thanksgiving, the Mayflower, Pilgrims, Plymouth Colony and the Wampanoags. Using specified websites, they visit the ship of the Mayflower, and experience Mayflower interviews. Students write a diary as if they were a Pilgrim on the Mayflower. They research settlers' motivations and preparations for sailing to the New World. Additional hands-on activities are listed.
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