Mayflower Day Activity (Grades 3–5): Show what you know about why the Mayflower voyage happened, what the trip was like, and what happened right after the landing. Answer each question using complete thoughts and evidence from what you’ve learned.
Why did many of the Mayflower passengers decide to make the long voyage to North America?
Which details describe what the Mayflower voyage was like for many passengers? (Select 2)
True or False: The Mayflower voyage took weeks and was not an easy trip.
Match each word to its meaning.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Crew | arrow_right_alt | A long journey, often by sea |
Voyage | arrow_right_alt | A person traveling on a ship |
Colony | arrow_right_alt | People who work to run the ship |
Compact | arrow_right_alt | A new settlement started in a place |
Passenger | arrow_right_alt | An agreement or set of rules |
Put these events in the correct order.
They begin building a settlement at Plymouth
The passengers agree on rules for the group
The Mayflower leaves Europe
The Mayflower reaches land near Cape Cod
The ship crosses the Atlantic Ocean
What ocean did the Mayflower cross?
Soon after arriving, why did many passengers agree to a set of rules called the Mayflower Compact?
Imagine you are a young passenger right after the Mayflower lands. In one short paragraph, describe:
Two challenges people faced right away
One action the group could take to help everyone survive