Thanksgiving Since the Beginning – An American Celebration

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Thanksgiving Since the Beginning – An American Celebration

Description:

Students who participate in this lesson will explore a number of sources to learn the history of the Thanksgiving celebration in the American colonies and the United States. They will prepare a Thanksgiving timeline, use "fun facts" about Thanksgiving to create a Jeopardy Game, and write a short memoir about their most memorable Thanksgiving.

Education Levels:

6, 7, 8

Subject:

United States History, Process Skills, Process Skills

Resource Type:

Lesson plan

Fee Status:

Free

Online provider:

The National First Ladies' Library

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Keywords:

Jeopardy, American colonies, Game-based learning, Timelines, Research skills, Thanksgiving, Pilgrims, Holidays, Celebrations

Mediator:

Middle school teachers

Publisher:

The National First Ladies' Library

Contributor:

Averil McClelland

Is Part Of:

http://www.firstladies.org

Language:

English

Subjects/Topics

P21 Subject:

Information and Communication Skills, Language Arts, English, History

Learning Outcomes:

Conforms To

NCTE-IRA Standards for the English Language Arts (1996)

4. Students adjust their use of spoken, written, and visual language (e.g., conventions, style, vocabulary) to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences and for different purposes.

Conforms To

Indiana's Academic Standards Social Studies (2001)

Standard 2 Civics and Government

Roles of Citizens

Use a variety of information resources to gather information about community leaders and civic issues.

Conforms To

NCTE-IRA Standards for the English Language Arts (1996)

12. Students use spoken, written, and visual language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for learning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of information).

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