Sep. 2, 2008 - The Mayflower Pilgrims Project
We are studying the Pilgrims now and I ran across a really fun idea to mark their voyage. You mearsure a long wall at 22 feet, labeling one side "England" and the other side "America". Then you make your Mayflower (I covered ours with contact paper, of course!) and post a calendar on the wall. I found a calendar of 1620 to make it as authentic as possible, and we started our "voyage" today on the 16th of Sept, 1620, just like the Pilgrims did! Each day, you measure out 4 inches and move your Mayflower that far along the wall, marking off one day on the calendar. In 66 days, you should reach your destination of "America"! (Did you notice how you're fitting in a little hands-on math, too? ;-)
Comments
Sep. 3, 2008 - creative
Posted by momofsix
What a creative idea. I bet it really helps the children understand the length of time it took for the voyage.
Sep. 13, 2008 - Glad to check in on you!
Posted by AthaSchool1
Hey, there! Went through and read your most recent posts. Glad to see you are well!
Oct. 18, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
what a neat idea!
Julia
