Replica of the Mayflower
The Pilgrims crossed the Atlantic Ocean in the Mayflower. It was a cargo ship and was not designed to carry passengers. The Mayflower was overcrowded with passengers from the Speedwell. The Speedwell was another ship that was supposed to sail to the New World, but she kept leaking, preventing her from making the journey. The voyage across the Atlantic Ocean was treacherous for the Pilgrims. During the journey the Mayflower encountered bad weather, rough seas, and storms. Many of the passengers got seasick. |
Cornucopia
The cornucopia is a type of basket or container used to gather, store, or display fruits and vegetables. It dates back to 5th century Greece. Today, the cornucopia is mainly used at Thanksgiving as a decoration. It symbolizes the bountiful harvest the Pilgrims had in the summer of 1621. |
Naughts and Crosses
(Tic-Tac-Toe) and Nine Men Morris
These are two games children played in 17th century England. They are games the Pilgrim children probably played while crossing the Atlantic Ocean and while living on the Mayflower until their homes were built. Once they disembarked the Mayflower, the children most likely spent most of their time helping with chores and settling Plymouth Colony.
In addition to the learning goals listed above, the artifacts will engage, excite, motivate, and educate students through the methods listed below.
- The artifacts are relic students can touch, see, feel, and use to experience history. They bring history to life!
- The artifacts provide comprehensible input.
- The artifacts allow students to compare and contrast the past and the present.
- The artifacts show how the past influenced our lives today.
- The students will improve writing skills through journaling.