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  • LESSON PLANS

    A Pilgrim Conversation

    Students will reinforce their use of quotations by writing an imaginary dialogue among pilgrims as they land at…

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    Sarah Morton's Day, Samuel Eaton's Day, & Tapenum's Day

    Explore Colonial Times through literature and corresponding activities and lessons. Discover resources related to three…

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  • Paper Weaving Instructions

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    Paper Weaving Instructions

    Learn about how Colonial women wove yarn into cloth; then, mimic their artistry by creating easy-to-make paper weavings.

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  • Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of the Macy's Day Parade Educator's Guide

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    Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of the Macy's Day Parade Educator's Guide

    Share the story of Tony Sarg, puppeteer extraordinaire, by reading Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the…

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    Literature
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    Make a Dried Bouquet

    Students learn how to make bouquets out of dried peppers or flowers. This was a common Colonial decoration, so this arts…

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  • Thanksgiving in Colonial America

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    Thanksgiving in Colonial America

    Develop library-skills with this printable activity that focuses on locating information. This is a great way to…

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    Library Resources
    Colonial America
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    A Pilgrim Conversation Rubric

    Use this rubric with the "Pilgrim Conversation" lesson plan, a fun activity to explore when studying American history…

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    Thanksgiving Fact Sheet

    Explore the background of this American holiday - from the first Thanksgiving during Colonial times to it's official…

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    Brief History of Thanksgiving

    This article describes the first Thanksgiving and gives a brief history of the holiday.

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    Presidential Pardon of the Turkey

    Did you know that every year the President of the United States pardons a turkey?

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  • TEACHING RESOURCE

    Old Sturbridge Village Checklist

    This assessment tool is for use in conjunction with the "Old Sturbridge Village" lesson.

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    Old Sturbridge Village Vocabulary

    Vocabulary associated with the "Old Sturbridge Village" lesson.

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    William Bradford Biography

    A brief biography of William Bradford, writer of "Of Plymouth Plantation."

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    Favorite Thanksgiving Activities Slideshow, Grades 3-6

    Enrich class time during the Thanksgiving holiday season by encouraging your students to use the Internet for research,…

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  • Eve Bunting: A Teacher's Guide to Her Books

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    Eve Bunting: A Teacher's Guide to Her Books

    Introduce your elementary-school students to the wonderful writing of Eve Bunting and connect literature with social…

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    Dried-Pepper Hangings Instruction Sheet

    Students learn how to make bouquets out of dried peppers or flowers, as the Pilgrims did during Colonial times. This…

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    Today's Pilgrim Worksheet

    Use this worksheet with the "Today's Pilgrims" lesson plan.

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    Old Sturbridge Village

    Students take a tour of 19th-century Sturbridge Village to learn about life in a typical New England town during that…

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    The First Winter - Pilgrim Study Unit (Lesson 4 of 7)

    The first winter that the Pilgrims spent in Plymouth was extremely difficult. This lesson will give students a chance to…

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    Colonization
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    Pilgrim Children - Pilgrim Study Unit (Lesson 7 of 7)

    Students will learn about Colonial times as they compare present-day children with Pilgrim children in this lesson.

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