Beth in SW WA Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 is open now...here. We watched the 'live' field trip last year and thoroughly enjoyed it. A few months later in April we actually visited Plimoth Plantation and met the guides/actors in person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoPlaceLikeHome Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Thanks for the info:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirandahoops Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Wow! Thanks for the info! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennay Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Thanks! We're studying early American History this year so this will work into my plans nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlessedMom Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 :) Thank you for sharing!! :) This will be a great addition to our US History study this year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYC Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Thank you so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama2Many4 Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 I'm curious as to why they're spelling it Plimoth, when it's in Plymouth, Ma? Anyone know why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairProspects Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 I'm curious as to why they're spelling it Plimoth, when it's in Plymouth, Ma? Anyone know why? The original spelling of the settlement in 1626 (which is the year portrayed) was Plimoth. I'd imagine the spelling got transposed through the years :). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 We used that last year and it was an excellent addition to our studies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sage0707 Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Thanks so much! Just signed up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lailasmum Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 I'm curious as to why they're spelling it Plimoth, when it's in Plymouth, Ma? Anyone know why? I live near Plymouth in the UK and know that was recorded as Plimouth and Plemouth in the past. However a 1540 map I have seen of Plymouth does spell it with the y so seems strange that it is spelt with and older spelling since that y seems to have come into use a long time before the Mayflower left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama2Many4 Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 The original spelling of the settlement in 1626 (which is the year portrayed) was Plimoth. I'd imagine the spelling got transposed through the years :). Ah, thanks! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in SW WA Posted October 15, 2011 Author Share Posted October 15, 2011 Bump:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 Thank you! This looks like so much fun - just registered. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mombygrace Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amiemac78 Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXBeth Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Anyone know the recommended age group for this? I didn't see it on the site anywhere. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in SW WA Posted October 28, 2011 Author Share Posted October 28, 2011 Anyone know the recommended age group for this? I didn't see it on the site anywhere. Thanks! Beth, your dd5 would enjoy this. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blondeviolin Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 I'm having issues with it going through. :( Guess I'll try in a few minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southernm Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Thanks! Just signed us up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto2Cs Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Thank you! We'll be studying the colonists by then so this fits in perfectly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 THanks. I signed up. On the given day and time, where do we "go", internetly-speaking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mindygz Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Looks great! Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jilly Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Thanks for sharing this. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in SW WA Posted October 31, 2011 Author Share Posted October 31, 2011 Bumping for WabiSabi :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoPlaceLikeHome Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 THanks. I signed up. On the given day and time, where do we "go", internetly-speaking? Yeah, I forget which day and time:D :lurk5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mombygrace Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Thanks for the reminder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairProspects Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Can someone who has done this explain how it works? Are all 3 webcasts different content? Is the webcast replay the same content from the first 2 field trips? We got a call for an interesting opportunity tomorrow and I wanted to know if we will completely miss the virtual field trip or if we can watch the replay and get the same info. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXBeth Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 ::BUMP:: I'm also wondering where we go for the field trip and how it all works. The registration confirmation said we would receive an e-mail reminder, but I haven't seen anything yet and the first one is tomorrow... Anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in SW WA Posted November 2, 2011 Author Share Posted November 2, 2011 We will hopefully get emails tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC5 Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Did anyone get an email yet? The first field trip starts in less than 2 hours, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in SW WA Posted November 2, 2011 Author Share Posted November 2, 2011 I have not received a link but got this email today. Dear Beth, Thanks for registering for the email portion of your free Thanksgiving Teaching Kit! Your class will receive a series of letters from Lizzy, a fictional character based on historical records of life in the 1620’s, who writes from aboard the Mayflower, from the Plimoth Plantation, and ends with her excited rendering of the first Thanksgiving. Along with learning about this young Pilgrim girl, your class will also get to know 12-year-old Pometacomet, a fictional member of the Wampanoag nation, who describes life in the autumn when the Mayflower was first sighted, his first impressions of the “coat-men,†and, finally, the great feast with the Pilgrims! All letters come with audio to give added life to Lizzy and Pometacomet and enhance the drama of their stories -- as well as offering pronunciation to new vocabulary introduced. Visually, the emails appear on a parchment like background and are accompanied by photographs. The roll out of the letters is meant to provide an historical backdrop to and build anticipation for the Virtual Field Trips to come – and to give you time for class discussion about each set of letters. As part of your registration, you will also receive email reminders for these video tours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC5 Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 OK. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC5 Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 There is a slideshow and videos here, in case your kids are really wanting to do this today: http://www.scholastic.com/scholastic_thanksgiving/index.htm?slideshow=y Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXBeth Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 The e-mail says the letters are supposed to "build anticipation" for the field trips to come. But the first letter comes tomorrow and the first field trip is supposed to be today, right? Maybe the field trip dates listed on the site are from last year and they are actually later? That would explain why we haven't received an e-mail reminder yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairProspects Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Nothing is happening. Where are we supposed to be logging on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
campmom Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 i just went to the Plimoth Plantation sight and it says the field trip is today at 1:00 which was 3 minutes ago for me. I am really disappointed because I know we are missing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mschickie Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 I have not been able to get in either. I am really disappointed. Something just does not seem right. Did anyone get in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wy_kid_wrangler04 Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Nothing is happening for us either :confused: The kids were really looking forward to this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairProspects Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 I think something is wrong. I have the initial email saying I registered, but no special links or anything and the Scholastic website is not doing anything. The Plimoth Plantation link just takes you back to Scholastic. Does anyone else have any different info? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wy_kid_wrangler04 Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Click on Voyage on the Mayflower (the tabs on the site) and click on Take the Journey-- is that the field trip? We watched that. It was less than 5 minutes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsheresomewhere Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Click on Voyage on the Mayflower (the tabs on the site) and click on Take the Journey-- is that the field trip? We watched that. It was less than 5 minutes No that's not it. We watched that last week. I can't get on still. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
campmom Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 I just called the Plimoth Plantation and spoke with an operator who said that she really didn't understand this because they were just now doing the filming. I said well it says on your website that the field trip is today. She took my name and number and said she would try to find out something. This is kinda crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Occasionally Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 I just called the Plimoth Plantation and spoke with an operator who said that she really didn't understand this because they were just now doing the filming. I said well it says on your website that the field trip is today. She took my name and number and said she would try to find out something. This is kinda crazy. Thanks for the update. I've been poking around and trying to figure it out, too. So far I haven't been happy with Scholastic at all. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
campmom Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Oh, I also called scholastic about and hour ago, I didn't get an answer but I left a message about the field trip with my name and number and haven't had a return call from them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
campmom Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Well aside from scholastic the really crazy part to me is that the Pilmoth Plantation site says it is today, now. But they don't know about it? Who put it on the website? If it was just scholastic saying it was today, but its not that would make more sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
campmom Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 http://www.plimoth.org/learn/just-kids/thanksgiving-virtual-field-trip Here is a link about the field trip, but it still doesn't get you in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wy_kid_wrangler04 Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 (edited) I am going to call also. Maybe if they get enough calls something will be done ;) Ok-- I just called and the operator told me that scholastic is working on getting it up. They said it will be available anytime after its up, its not a 1 time or miss it thing. Edited November 2, 2011 by wy_kid_wrangler04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
campmom Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 http://www.scholastic.com/scholastic_thanksgiving/ Scholastic just called me back, this is the link she sent me to. There is a button for a slide show of the english villiage that says field trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairProspects Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 http://www.scholastic.com/scholastic_thanksgiving/ Scholastic just called me back, this is the link she sent me to. There is a button for a slide show of the english villiage that says field trip. That's it? We went through those in about 5 minutes. Heck, I have better pictures than that from when we visited. I thought it was going to be a live webcast? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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