Other
San Diego City Schools: The Pilgrim Life Adventure
A lesson plan that has children investigate who the Pilgrims were, where they came from and why they come to America.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: First Thanksgiving
National Geographic recounts the first Thanksgiving and offers related activities, games, and web links.
EL Education
El Education: First Thanksgiving Cards
As part of a Learning Expedition about the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag Indians, 3rd graders in Springfield, Massachusetts created these note cards. They focused on the "real" story of the first Thanksgiving, using multiple perspectives...
Mayflower History
Mayflower history.com: The End of the Mayflower
Explains what is known about what happened to the Mayflower, the ship that brought the Pilgrims to the New World. Popular belief is that it ended up as the building materials of a barn in England but no evidence has been found to support...
Mayflower History
Mayflower history.com: Clothing
A description of clothing worn by Pilgrim women, men, and children.
Mayflower History
Mayflower history.com: Fortune Passenger List (1621)
Provides the list of passengers who traveled on the voyage of the Fortune in 1621.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Thanksgiving
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students will learn about the Thanksgiving story and why we celebrate Thanksgiving.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: The First Thanksgiving
[Free Registration/Login Required] The students will learn about the first Thanksgiving and how it came to be. There is an assessment at the end of the flipchart.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: The Pilgrims
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart contains lessons about the Pilgrims geared toward 8th grade students in Tennessee studying American History. It contains a lot of pictures, a link to a website outlining the layout of...
A to Z Teacher Stuff
A to Z Teacher Stuff: Thanksgiving (Lesson Plans)
A variety of lesson plans broken down by grade level geared to helping children learn about Thanksgiving, many involving interactive activities.
Other
Plimoth Plantation: 1627 English Village
This site describes what you might see if you make a trip to Plimouth Plantation.
Smithsonian Institution
Encyclopedia Smithsonian: Thanksgiving in North America
The Pilgrim's Thanksgiving Feast was not the first Thanksgiving celebration. Discover previous Thanksgiving festivals held in North America.
Siteseen
Siteseen: Land of the Brave: The Pilgrims
Provides an illustrated overview of the history of the Pilgrims and the Mayflower voyage.
Siteseen
Siteseen: Land of the Brave: Mayflower Voyage
Interesting information about the Mayflower Voyage to the New World and the living conditions of the passengers.
Siteseen
Siteseen: Land of the Brave: Mayflower Compact
Detailed facts and an overview of the purpose and signing of the Mayflower Compact.
Siteseen
Siteseen: Land of the Brave: Plymouth Colony
Article provides detailed facts and an overview of the establishment and famous people of the Plymouth Colony.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Colonial America
This resource provides a brief overview of Colonial America.
Syracuse University
Syracuse University: Map of New England, 17th Century
A map that shows the seventeenth-century migration routes of the Puritans from England to New England. Early population centers are designated as well as some interregional migrations.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Early Settlers in New England
A scene of early English colonists, or Pilgrims, in snow.
Curated OER
Smart Exchange: Large Image Preview: First Thanksgiving
Cartoon illustration of Pilgrims on Thanksgiving.