The Westminster Assembly in a Victorian history painting by John Rogers Herbert (1847)
{Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons}
Let’s take a look at another early colony over in New England. Today’s mix-ins are all about the Massachusetts Bay Colony and the Puritans:
VIDEOS:
The Massachusetts Bay Colony Founded in 1629 – This short video gives a brief overview of the colony and the Puritans:
Singing History: Massachusetts Bay Colony – Here’s a short history of this colony set to music:
Puritans-Family Life in Early New England – This 10-minute film is a 1950's re-enactment of Puritan life in early America, and includes interaction with native Indian population, candle making and popcorn:
WEBSITES:
America’s First Book – Known as the “Bay Psalm Book,” this Puritan hymnal was the first book printed in America.
Colonial Period Student Activities – Here are a few fun arts and crafts activities you might want to try. E&E!
Colonial Recipes – Any of these would make a great hands-on cooking experience for kids.
The Time Machine – This is an interactive game from the US Mint – choose the “1667 Colonial Era” option.
Fling the Teacher: The Puritans and Elizabeth II – Here’s another game kids can play online while learning about history.
The Goody Parsons Educational Website – Check out several links about the famous trials involving Goody Parsons, including primary documents and interactives. May be best for older kids.
Salem Witchcraft Hysteria – Here’s another site that is best suited for older kids because of the topic. With this activity from National Geographic you can experience the 1692 Salem witch-hunt in an interactive online trial.
