Lesson Plan

Make Mine Turkey

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Young scholars compare foods available for the Pilgrims' Thanksgiving with contemporary Thanksgiving foods. After reading information about the first Thanksgiving, pupils create a menu and compute the cost of a turkey dinner, using grocery ads. They then write an informative essay about how to cook a turkey. 

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CCSS: Designed
Pros
  • Addresses several skills related to vocational work and home economics
  • Includes several related math activities
Cons
  • None