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Happy Thankgiving: Traditions in Culture Lesson PlanHappy Thankgiving: Traditions in Culture Lesson Plan
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Happy Thankgiving: Traditions in Culture

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Students relate their own Thanksgiving experiences to those of the past through colonial games, Thanksgiving story books, and personal interviews. They develop a concept of how to celebrate Thanksgiving and plan a class time celebration, including a feast.

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cultural awareness, native americans

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culture, native americans, thansgiving, english language arts
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Grade
K - 6th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
14 days
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Project-Based Learning
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