Plymouth Colony Activity Mayflower Pilgrims First Thanksgiving Native Americans

Description

Virtual Field Trip to Plimoth Patuxet

✈️ Take a journey back in time to learn about the Pilgrims, Wampanoag Native Americans, Plimoth, aka Plymouth Colony, the Mayflower, and the first Thanksgiving with this Plimoth Patuxet Virtual Field Trip digital resource activity for 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade. Embark on an interactive adventure to learn about the Pilgrims and why they left England, the Mayflower and its passengers, and the Mayflower Compact. Explore America before the Pilgrims, learning about the Wampanoag Native Americans and their lives. Interactive activities take students back to the first Thanksgiving, uncovering facts and common misconceptions. The journey concludes with learning about the traditions and cultures of the Wampanoag people today. This interactive digital resource brings history to life with custom videos and interactive activities, helping students connect with the past in an engaging and meaningful way.

⚡ This Plimoth Patuxet Virtual Field Trip Digital Activity comes in the following interactive formats:

• BRAND NEW! MagiCore WebLink Digital Resource – MagiCore WebLink resources integrate browser-based technology with proven learning strategies to keep kids engaged and learning. This interactive format contains elements like voiceovers, animation, embedded videos, and self-correcting drag-and-drop activities that are impossible in Google and other commonly used formats. If you used a MagiCore Webscape, then you know how amazing these resources are. Once you try a MagiCore WebLink activity, you’ll never look at Google Slides the same way again. CLICK HERE to try it for yourself!

• Google Slides & Seesaw Formats – These interactive formats are perfect for any classroom with device access. Slides are interactive and can be used as a fun and engaging exercise within the classroom or remotely. Both formats can be set up to track user responses for teacher review.

⭐ This virtual field trip is perfect for learning about the Pilgrims, Wampanoag Native Americans, and the true history of Thanksgiving. It dynamically integrates social studies with reading skills, reading and writing assignments, video observations, and intellectually stimulating activities. Seamlessly blending reading comprehension, writing, multimedia, interdisciplinary studies, and more, this field trip is a great way to practice key skills while providing a fun and exciting journey.

➢ Perfect Educational Activity for Thanksgiving – This resource is research-based and historically accurate. Students learn about facts and common misconceptions about the Pilgrims, Wampanoag, and the first Thanksgiving. It also teaches a balanced view from both the Pilgrims and Wampanoag people.

*Please note: This resource includes custom videos and links to YouTube, so ensure you and your students have access to YouTube before purchasing. Although great care has been taken to ensure all content is appropriate for the stated grade levels, each classroom is unique, and it is recommended that teachers review all content before use. I recommend embedding the videos to avoid ads and other content that may be inappropriate. Instructions for embedding the videos are included, and it should only take a few minutes. Also, remember that any links to third-party content may be changed or removed by the content owner. All links are reviewed regularly; however, if you find a broken link, please let me know so I can update the resource accordingly.

Features:

✏️Google Slides & Seesaw Formats – These interactive formats are perfect for distance learning. Slides are interactive and can be used as a fun and engaging exercise within the classroom or remotely.

✏️Microsoft Compatible  – Google Slides can be downloaded into PowerPoint and used in Microsoft Teams – just hold CTRL and click to access the video links.

✏️Engaging Interactive Maps & Virtual Video Tours – Interactive maps & virtual video tours take students inside the action.

✏️Reading Comprehension – Integrates key reading skills like compare & contrast, multimedia, multiple sources, and more.

✏️Writing & Science – Virtual field trip helps students understand more about the world around them and uses writing prompts to explore their reactions and ideas.

What’s Included?

1. Look Closely: Photograph Notice & Wonder
2. Plimoth Patuxet Postcard
3. Voyage to Plimoth Patuxet Map
4. Leaving England Video
5. Mayflower Passengers
6. The Mayflower Ship Video
7. Mayflower Crew Passage
8. The Mayflower Compact Video
9. America Before The Pilgrims Video
10. Important Wampanoag Men Video
11. Life in the Colony Passage
12. Wampanoag Tribe Passage
13. Women’s Roles Videos & Venn Diagram
14. The First Thanksgiving Interactive
15. The Wampanoag Today
16. Travel Journal
17. Other Places to Explore!

*Answer key included.

Take a closer look at what this virtual field trip looks like in this video preview.

This resource is suitable for the following grade levels:

• 2nd & 3rd Grade: With teacher modeling, whole class, or small groups.
• 4th & 5th Grade: Independent for on-level students.

Time to Complete:

Copyright & Terms of Use

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