3D Tours | Lesson Plans, Hands-On Activities, and More
These lesson plans, hands-on activities, and primary sources will enhance the 3D tour experience for your students.
Each lesson plan includes a worksheet PDF, which you can download below. To make it easier for remote learners, we have also created a Google Classroom with fillable documents that educators can download and assign to their students.
In order to access the Google Classroom documents, go to classroom.google.com. Click the plus sign in the upper right-hand corner and choose “join class.” Enter the classroom code au2s6r5. You will need a gmail/google account to access these resources.
We will continue to add new resources throughout the year, so check back regularly to see what’s new.
Lesson Plans
Hands-On Activities and Other Lesson Resources
Make a Collage Portrait
After learning a little about portrait artists of the 1830s, students craft a portrait from simple materials like ribbons, paper, and glue.
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Village Creative Writing Prompts
Inspired by the sights and sounds of Old Sturbridge Village, students will write a journal entry, letter, or short story based on these creative writing prompts.
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Home Scavenger Hunt
Some of the items in the Village’s Asa Knight Store are unfamiliar to our modern eyes. Others are things we might find around our homes today. After viewing the Knight Store on the 3D tour, students look around their home for some recognizable items. A little historic background about each object included!
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Make a Journal
In this activity, students make a simple journal from paper and string using traditional bookbinding methods.
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Make a Nine Men's Morris Board
Nine Men’s Morris is an ancient strategy game that is easy to make at home. After making a small board from paper or cardboard, participants will learn the rules of this deceptively fun game.
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Make Your Own Cardboard Loom
After exploring the Fenno House on the 3D tour, make this easy loom that can be used to weave bracelets, bookmarks, and other small textiles.
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Make Your Own Marbled Paper
Marbled paper is an easy way to make a regular book look colorful and impressive. Using modern materials, students will learn how to create beautiful marbled paper at home.
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Make a Pinch Pot or Coil Pot
Draw inspiration from the Village’s pottery shop to make your own clay creations without a pottery wheel. Crafters can use air-dry clay for these projects or a basic salt dough (recipe included!).
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Coloring Pages by Victoria
Whether you’re a child or a child at heart, download and print Village-inspired coloring pages created by our Coordinator of Households and Foodways!
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Making Butter
Even though you probably don’t own a butter churn, making fresh butter is fun and easy. Follow these simple instructions to make some delicious dairy.
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