Its a New World Song by Horrible Histories
This is a fun video that describes the beginnings of the new world.
1500 to 1700
Too Late To Apologize
This is a fun clip to reinforce the causes of separation leading up to Declaration of Independence.
Columbus: Sesame Street News
This is a fun video to introduce or compare and contrast facts of Columbus.
The Mayflower Compact
This is a great video that depicts the development and adoption of the Mayflower Compact which would be a foundation for limited government in the new lands.
Making The 13 Colonies: The Southern Colonies
This is a great video that explores the life and culture of the Southern Colonies.
Making The 13 Colonies: The Middle Colonies
This is a great video that explores the life and culture of the Middle Colonies.
Making The 13 Colonies: The New England Colonies
This is a great video that explores the life and culture of the New England Colonies.
Thanksgiving Bingo
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Play Thanksgiving Bingo with your students. After your history unity on Thanksgiving, this activity could be how you end the lesson.
The Thanksgiving Turkeys Song and Video
Have some fun singing the "Five Little Turkeys" song with your elementary students. The song gets faster each time it is sung.