An informative video sets the context for a lesson that asks young historians to consider how cultural values influence perspective. Groups compare the attitudes reflected in a journal entry of a member of the Plymouth Colony to those of the Wampanoag.

Concepts

Holidays, thanksgiving, the first thanksgiving, pilgrims, plymouth colony, native american culture, native american history, native americans, north american native americans

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Have groups research other instances where differing perceptions of an indigenous culture led to conflicts (Australian aboriginals, Maori New Zealanders, etc.)

Classroom Considerations

• Includes a caution that some students, especially Native Americans, may find Mourt's journal upsetting

Pros

• Includes a link to customizable teaching tips for integrating the resources into your curricula
• A transcript of the video is also provided

Cons

• The video provides few specific examples of how the Native Americans used the land

Common Core

RH.9-10.2 RH.9-10.6 RH.11-12.2 RH.11-12.6