1620 and Beyond
This period of history plays an important role in our second grade Social Studies curriculum. A visit to Plimoth Plantation in the Spring helps to deepen the children's understanding of this time period. Explore the links to the right and below to learn more about the people and events of this time. Enjoy activities created by the people at Plimoth Plantation, especially for children, here.	LINKS TO LEARNING Explore Plimoth Village Visit a Wampanoag homesite Step aboard the Mayflower See Caleb Johnson's Mayflower Web Pages Learn lots at Pilgrim Hall View their collections
MORE LINKS TO LEARNING Thanksgiving Time Learn more about what we do in our class with this topic. Scroll down on the page for a Mayflower model! Before the Pilgrims The First Thanksgiving The First Thanksgiving Teacher's Guide Pilgrim Postcards Voyage on the Mayflower Plimoth Daily Life Looking for Thanksgiving Sites? The Crossing of the Mayflower Printable map and quiz The Pilgrims' Voyage A geography/history project Pilgrim Webquest A webquest written for older children, but adaptable to many grades. The Pilgrims of 1620 A "book" written and illustrated by 4th graders Mrs. Coats' Corner Thanksgiving Games and Activities Thanksgiving Treasures Marci McGowan's page is filled with treasures! Be sure to check out her First Thanksgiving ABC's! Contact Ms. Jacoby To our classroom website Window to Our World