Introduction
Welcome students to the social studies webquest.
Task
In class we are concluding the end of our unit plan. Please complete the following activity.
The master of the May Flower needs your help mapping out how to get to Plymouth rock. Help the master map out the route by answering the questions and by using the links on the process page.
Process
Using the links below answer the following questions:
1. Where did the May Flower leave from?
2. What ocean did it cross?
3. Where did the crew stop for new water and supplies?
4. What state was the boat originally trying to sail to?
5. What day did the May Flower land in Cape Cod?
6. What month did the May Flower finally land in Plymouth?
Use the word bank below to help answer the questons and make the route the May Flower will travel.
England
Great Britian
Virginia
Cape Cod
Plymouth
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
*Note: not all words will be used
Links:
http://www.scholastic.com/scholastic_thanksgiving/voyage/journey.htm
http://education.nationalgeographic.com/education/photo/mayflower_gulfs…
http://mayflowerhistory.com/voyage/
Evaluation
Students are required to:
- Answer the questions on the Process page
- Create a map of the route the May Flower traveled
- Also map the route the May Flower was supposed to take
All questions can be answered using the information found on the links.
Conclusion
Congradulations you have routed the May Flower to Plymouth rock! The master and America thanks you!
