Read the first chapter of Squanto orally to students . Then as a large group, KWL what students know about the Pilgrims and Squanto. Explain that the pilgrims were not the only people who came to America and that t hey will be learning about other groups of people who came from Europe to settle in America.
Students define the term colony.
Record the definition for the whole class to view. Ask students to begin thinking about why Europeans would need colonies. Discuss why people would come to America to set up a colony. Tell students they will be viewing a filmstrip about life on the Mayflower ship. Voyage of the Ship's Apprentice and a Passenger Girl to students.