As we head out on our field trip to Plimoth tomorrow, there are a few things I’d love to share with all of you. Plimoth Plantation is a living, breathing museum. It is an extraordinary place where students used all of their senses to learn about life in 1627. A video from our trip last year is up on our blog if you would like to check it out. This video is also featured on the Plimoth Plantation website, where they use it to encourage donations for field trip funding.
We have been visiting Plimoth Plantation website and watching videos on Discovery Streaming. One of our favorites is the Online Learning Center. It is a multimedia, interactive area on their website that helps clarify the details of the First Thanksgiving. Check it out from the Plimoth.org homepage.
Another class fave is the Blog area. We have visited As The Wetu Turns, and My So Called Pilgrim Life, to learn more about what goes on behind-the scenes at this world-renowned living history museum.
Be sure to stop by with your favorite little historian, and check it out!
In closing, I have to say I am VERY EXCITED to bring this group of 204-ers to Plimoth. I hope to see them take their mission to heart and really focus on learning while having fun!
What’s to Come:
🙂 Make sure tomorrow that your student brings a bagged lunch. It looks like the weather report is favorable – but dress for a chilly wind. Any interest in chaperoning ($15)?, let me know – space is still available! Student fee is $5 for those who have not yet sent in payment.
🙂 I think I have all my volunteers set up with something to do. If I missed you – don’t be shy about jumping up and down, offering to help!!
Dream Big!
Mrs. Brooks
Plimoth Video – watch it here, or search for it on the Plimoth Plantation website!
Schoolhouse Rock! this week – Conjunction, Junction – to review our learning from last week!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3QDGslpL5U
