Mini-Unit Piscataqua Region History

Play our popular game Piscataqua People at home and explore how important the rivers and boating was for the early people who lived here.  You can also explore the Piscataqua People through this interactive online activity.

This timeline of the maritime history of the Piscataqua Region was compiled by Gundalow Volunteers.

Explore the bridges in the Piscataqua Region and then challenge yourself to build your own bridge with this STEM activity.

Find lessons and virtual tours at Strawbery Banke Museum

Find more resources about the history of Gundalows on our learning resources pages.

Watch our Captain Step the stump mast on the historic Gundalow.

EXPLORE MORE PISCATAQUA REGION HISTORY WITH OUR GUNDALOW MINI UNIT

What is a Gundalow Video (print the worksheet to use with the video)

Build a Paper Gundalow – copy this simple activity to learn the parts of a gundalow.  Use this Gundalow Drawing with Labels

Map the Piscataqua Region

Gundalow Song Teach your students the Gundalow Song by the Shaw Brothers.  You can also Print out the lyrics and listen to the song here.  You can also share this recording done by Eliot Elementary School music teacher

Background on Gundalows – a one-page description of the history of Gundalows

Use this presentation to share the history of Gundalows.  This can be done as a class or students can work independently.  This worksheet is based off this presentation.

Build a Boat Challenge (with materials from around your home)