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Wants Vs. Needs: The Pilgrims sail to America Lesson PlanWants Vs. Needs: The Pilgrims sail to America Lesson Plan
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Wants Vs. Needs: The Pilgrims sail to America

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Students work in groups to create a list of the items needed by the Pilgrims to bring to America.  In this wants vs. needs lesson, students must agree on what should be on the list. Students create their list by order of importance. Students discuss their lists.

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K - 2nd
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Social Studies & History
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