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Who Were the Pilgrims?

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Third graders examine the journey the Pilgrims went on and why they left their land. They study the colony of Plymouth, the true meaning of the word Pilgrim, and the fact that Pilgrims still exist today.

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3rd
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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45 mins
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