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History In A New Light: Illuminating the Archaeology of Historic Patuxet and Plymouth HandoutHistory In A New Light: Illuminating the Archaeology of Historic Patuxet and Plymouth Handout
Publisher
Plimoth Plantation
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Grade
4th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Handouts & References
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Duration
1 hr
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Year
2021
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History In A New Light: Illuminating the Archaeology of Historic Patuxet and Plymouth

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Sixty-seven pages take scholars on a digital tour through the exhibit, History in a New Light: Illuminating the Archaeology of Historic Patuxet and Plymouth. Crystal clear pictures accompanied by text offer a deep understanding of the time period including its people and their way of life. The text also delves into the process of an archaeological dig.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

plymouth colony, the wampanoag, archaeology, archaeological digs, art museums, museums, thanksgiving, the first thanksgiving, Holidays, holiday celebrations, national holidays, united states holidays, pilgrims, the mayflower, colonial america, colonialism, the american colonies, the thirteen colonies, colonies, colonization

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social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Print pages and post on a themed-bulletin board
  • Share information via a Jigsaw—assign small groups a section of the packet to read then share facts with their peers
  • Share the resource at the start of a related unit or before the fall break

Classroom Considerations

  • Pages look best printed in color

Pros

  • Sections are separated by titles displayed in bold font
  • Provides a list of archeological societies to research if interested

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RI.4.7 RI.5.7 RI.6.7 RI.7.7 RI.8.7 RI.9-10.7 RI.11-12.7

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