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- 3rd - 8th
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Students learn the history of Thanksgiving and Columbus Day, and they also create a "New World" mural in small groups. Full Review »
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- 4th - 8th
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Students view a video clip about the secrets of Thanksgiving. They discuss what they already know about the holiday and answer questions during the video. They create a poll to learn their community's favorite tradition. Full Review »
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- 1st
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Studens create turkey napkin holders. They discuss how Thanksgiving originated and why we celebrate this holiday. They create their napkin holders using craft sticks, glue guns, construction paper, feathers, and glitter. Full Review »
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- 7th
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Students examine the history of Thanksgiving and determine what the contemporary holiday stands for. They determine how the views of the Wampanoags may differ from those of the Pilgrims by examining artwork and written text. Finally, they role play as Pilgrims writing a letter home to a relative in England. Full Review »
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- 1st - 2nd
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Students engage in a variety of activities to learn about the origin and practice of the Thanksgiving holiday in the United States. The history of the holiday is the emphasis of the lesson. Other extension activities are suggested in the lesson. Full Review »
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- 1st - 3rd
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Students discuss the history of the first Thanksgiving celebrated by the Pilgrims in 1621. They then create coupon books in honor of the Thanksgiving holiday to give to someone whom they are thankful. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 3rd - 5th
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Students create a powerpoint about Thanksgiving. They acess the internet to research the history of Thanksgiving. Students create a poem about Thanksgiving and compose a short paragraph regarding Thanksgiving. They work individually on presentations. Full Review »
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- 2nd - 3rd
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Students research information about the Thanksgiving holiday using Internet resources from a hotlist. They research the history of holiday. They design placemats using the information before writing about what they are thankful for. Full Review »
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- 12th
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Students investigate how to analyze, question and debate the validity of the information given to them from teachers, text books, the media and their peers. The purpose of this lesson is to foster a true understanding about the origins of Thanksgiving through lecture, research, and classroom discussion. Full Review »
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- 2nd
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Students explore the history of Thanksgiving and share the holiday traditions of their families. They write a paragraph about the first Thanksgiving, participate in a skit, brainstorm Thanksgiving traditions, and watch a video about the Mayflower. Full Review »
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