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Website
The History Place

The History Place: Early Colonial Era

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The History Place provides a timeline of significant events between (1000-1700) win the discovery and colonization of the New World.
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Handout
Bartleby

Bartleby.com: William Bradford

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a biography of Bradford and some discussion of The History of Plymouth Plantation. No other information is given.
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Lesson Plan
Other

San Diego City Schools: The Pilgrim Life Adventure

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
A lesson plan that has children investigate who the Pilgrims were, where they came from and why they come to America.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: The First Thanksgiving

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
[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.
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Handout
NSTATE

Net State: Massachusetts State Symbols

For Students 9th - 10th
This Netstate.com site contains a listing of Massachusetts state symbols, along with other statistics about the state.
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Website
A to Z Teacher Stuff

A to Z Teacher Stuff: Thanksgiving (Lesson Plans)

For Teachers K - 1st
A variety of lesson plans broken down by grade level geared to helping children learn about Thanksgiving, many involving interactive activities.
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Handout
Siteseen

Siteseen: Land of the Brave: William Bradford

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview and biographical facts on the life of William Bradford, a leader of the Plymouth Settlement.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Edward Winslow

For Students 9th - 10th
Edward Winslow (1595 - 1655) was an American Pilgrim leader on the Mayflower. He served as the governor of Plymouth Colony in 1633, 1636, and finally in 1644. He was born in Droitwich, Worcestershire, England, on October 18, 1595. In...
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Graphic
Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Plymouth Harbor, 1620

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of Plymouth Harbor showing the landing site of the Mayflower, the Plymouth Rock, and the earl settlement site of the Pilgrims.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: Pilgrim Arrival at Cape Cod Harbor, 1620

For Students 9th - 10th
A map showing the Pilgrim activity upon arrival at Cape Cod Harbor on the ship Mayflower (November 15-17, 1620). "There were three expeditions from the ship. The women were set ashore to wash at (a), and while the carpenter was repairing...
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Graphic
Curated OER

Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Colorado: Silverton Historic District

For Students 9th - 10th
Former silver mining town, home of the Shenandoah-Dives (Mayflower) Mill and one end of the Durango-Silverton Narrow-Gauge Railroad.
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Website
Open Door Team

Open Door Web Site: European Settlement in North America

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Settlement in North America started about 1600. The first colony was established in Virginia only to fail after ten months. Plymouth Settlement was the first successful settlement.