It is Monday and we are starting the last week of April! Did you enjoy the warm sunshine this weekend? It looks like we have a beautiful week ahead.
For our Monday Mix-ins this week we take a look at the second Puritan colony, The Massachusetts Bay Colony. Have a great week!
Resource Links:
Colonial America: Puritans | A simple and concise resource for kids to learn about the Puritans. Includes a quiz.
Puritan New England Massachusetts Bay | A Khan Academy unit on the 2nd Puritan colony.
The Great Puritan Migration | Why did Puritans leave England for the New World?
John Winthrop Facts | Straightforward and easy to read facts about the leader of the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
“A City Upon a Hill” | John Winthrop’s sermon aboard the Arbella.
Arabella Passenger List | Explore this alphabetical list of the passengers aboard the Arbella.
Shipboard Journal of John Winthrop | Read this primary source document about the Puritans’ voyage and arrival.
The Puritan Dress Code | An interesting article about the progression of the Puritan dress code.
Massachusetts Passes First Education Law | In 1642 the Massachusetts Bay Colony passed a law requiring children to be taught to read and write.
Historical Facts About Harvard | The oldest institution of higher learning was established in 1636 by the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
Video Links:
*Parents, please preview for your students first.
Society and Religion in the New England Colonies | An overview of the first colonies.
Super Quick Review: Massachusetts Bay Colony | Just that — a super quick review. Suitable for all grades.
Thirteen Colonies: The New England Colonies | Offers an easy to follow comparison of the Pilgrims and Puritans.
History of Harvard | A short animated video of how Harvard began.
The Penniless Pilgrim Riddle | Something different: A fun math riddle.
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