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National Museum of the American Indian: Perspectives on Thanksgiving HandoutNational Museum of the American Indian: Perspectives on Thanksgiving Handout
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National Museum of the American Indian: Perspectives on Thanksgiving

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Excellent resource for educating students on the American Indian perspective on Thanksgiving using the themes of environment, community, encounters, and innovations. Includes images, quotes, classroom activity ideas, and links to related resources. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]

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pilgrims, native americans, thanksgiving

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american indian, american indian view on thanksgiving, american holiday, smithsonian, smithsonian institute, thanksgiving day
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Grade
4th - 8th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Handouts & References
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For Student Use
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0L

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