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The Controversial Thanksgiving

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Twelfth graders construct their own presentations on Thanksgivings, and then give group presentations on their Thanksgiving celebration with each group member participating in giving a certain aspect of their culture's or family's way of "giving thanks.&qu

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Grade
12th
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Social Studies & History
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Duration
45 mins
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