Overview: This WebQuest concentrates on life as a Pilgrim and encourages students to discover what it was like to be a Pilgrim boy or girl-- both its similarities and differences.
Major Curriculum Areas: Social Studies and Language Arts
Standards and Benchmarks for New York State:
English Language Arts Standards 1,2,3,4:
Language for Information and Understanding
Language for Literary Response and Expression
Language for Critical Analysis and Evaluation
Language for Social Interaction
Social Studies Standard 1:
History of the United States and New York
Targeted Grade Level:
Primary grade.
Length of Lesson: Approximately 1-2 weeks
Materials Needed:
If You Sailed on the Mayflower by Ann McGovern
Samuel Eaton's Day by Kate Waters
Sarah Morton's Day by Kate Waters
Three Young Pilgrims by Cheryl Harness
The Pilgrims of Plimoth by Marcia Sewall
Kid Pix Studio (Broderbund, Inc.)
Word Processing Software (Microsoft Works or Word)
Prior Knowledge: Students will be familiar with Microsoft Word or Works, Kidpix and browsing the web.