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Plymouth Unboxed (American History)

$59.95

Inside This Box:

  • Try your hand at wool spinning and make your own yarn using a drop spindle.
  • Make and play a traditional colonial game of marbles.
  • Explore a variety of recipes that might have been at a harvest feast in Plymouth.
  • Learn the true story behind the legend of Thanksgiving.
  • Find out how you might have fared in the Salem Witch Trials in a Choose Your Own Adventure story with multiple outcomes!
…and more! Our youth boxes contain printed materials at multiple levels from elementary to lower high school level. The young adult box contains additional literature featuring mature content. Youth SKU: BOX-PLY-1OZ Young Adult SKU: BOX-PLY-1OS
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Plymouth Unboxed

Step into the world of early colonial America with Plymouth Unboxed! This immersive lesson explores the lives of the Pilgrims and their interactions with the Wampanoag people, revealing the challenges, alliances, and traditions that shaped the history of Plymouth.

What’s Inside Plymouth Unboxed?

  • Pilgrim Life: Discover the journey of the Mayflower and the Pilgrims’ reasons for leaving Europe. Learn how they established a settlement at Plymouth and worked together with the “strangers” who joined their voyage.
  • The Wampanoag Connection: Explore the vital role the Wampanoag and other Native people played in helping the settlers survive, including the contributions of Tisquantum (Squanto) and Chief Massasoit.
  • Thanksgiving Origins: Delve into the real story of the first Thanksgiving, from the feast to the complex relationships between the colonizers and Indigenous peoples.
  • Daily Life and Challenges: Experience what life was like for the settlers and Wampanoag, from their diets to their homes, games, and crafts.

Hands-On Activities:

  • Make your own marbles inspired by the toys played with in the seventeenth century.
  • Cook recipes from the settlers and the Wampanoag, such as nausamp and stewed pumpkin.
  • Craft a stick game to enjoy a traditional Wampanoag pastime.
  • Create your own drop spindle and spin wool, just like people of the past.

Why Choose Plymouth Unboxed?

  • Rich Historical Content: Gain a nuanced understanding of the Pilgrims, the Wampanoag, and the founding of Plymouth Colony.
  • Interactive Learning: Hands-on crafts, games, and cooking make the history of Plymouth engaging and memorable.
  • Fun and Educational: Perfect for homeschool families, this lesson provides a comprehensive look at Plymouth and its impact on American history.

Learn about the Legacy of Plymouth
The settlement of Plymouth marked the beginning of a new chapter in American history. This lesson brings the struggles, triumphs, and alliances of the colony to life. Learn how life in the colony progressed and discover the history of the Salem Witch Trials.

Perfect for Homeschool Families
With activities that inspire curiosity and critical thinking, Plymouth Unboxed offers an enriching way to explore the history of early America.

Discover Plymouth Unboxed today and connect with the stories of America’s earliest settlers and their Wampanoag neighbors!

Looking for more information on Plymouth? Our Plymouth Unboxed Pinterest board has additional activities, books, and learning resources.

Please note: The Young Adult discusses Puritan laws and punishment or crimes including adultery and murder.

Weight 1.2 lbs
Dimensions 11.375 × 8.875 × 3 in
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