Young scholars study holidays and culture. In this customs and traditions lesson plan, students create their own holiday based on traditions and holidays that different cultures currently practice.

Third graders research life of Plymouth Plantation and write letters about life there home. In this Plymouth life lesson, 3rd graders complete a webquest as they gather information about the journey to America on the Mayflower and the...

Students analyze images and music of common rituals in America with those of other countries. They use worksheets to compare and contrast the events.

Students investigate the Pilgrims and their journey. In this history instructional activity, students role play the journey of the Pilgrims and discuss the conditions of the Mayflower. Students record their feelings about the "journey"...

Students examine the role of water in ceremonies around the world. In this world history lesson plan, students explore how other cultures celebrate water. They create a Water Day for younger students to participate in.

First graders examine the reasons for the Thanksgiving celebration in the United States. They research information about what type of items were used in the past and items that are currently used. They investigate life on the Mayflower...