Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to understand the significance of the Pilgrims and Wampanoag in American history and their impact on the concept of citizenship.

Materials and Prep

Materials: Paper, pencils, coloring materials, and access to the internet for research.

Prep: Familiarize yourself with the basic history of the Pilgrims and Wampanoag.

Activities

1. Research: Have the student research and draw pictures of Pilgrims and Wampanoag people.

2. Role Play: Act out scenarios of Pilgrims and Wampanoag interactions to understand their different perspectives.

3. Citizenship Discussion: Discuss the concept of citizenship and how the Pilgrims and Wampanoag interacted as early citizens.

Third Grade Talking Points

• "The Pilgrims were some of the first people to come to America from England. They wanted to have the freedom to practice their own religion, and they worked hard to build a new home here."
• "The Wampanoag people were already living in America. They helped the Pilgrims by teaching them how to grow food and survive in this new land."
• "When the Pilgrims and Wampanoag worked together, they showed good citizenship by helping each other and working together to build a community."
• "We can learn from the Pilgrims and Wampanoag about being good citizens by helping others and working together to make our communities better."