History Pockets-Life in Plymouth Colony, Grades 1–3, contains eight discovery pockets.

Each of the pockets contains:
• a reproducible pocket label
• four dictionary words and pictures
• a fact sheet of background information for the teacher
• a reproducible student information booklet complete with illustrations
• arts and crafts projects, plus writing activities

Evaluation forms are provided at the end of the book to give students a chance to reflect on all they have learned.

The eight pockets about Pilgrims and their way of life are:
• Voyage to the New World
• The New World
• Building a Village
• Home Sweet Home
• The Family
• Working in Plymouth Colony
• Going to School
• What Did the Pilgrims Give Us?