Monday, November 7, 2011

Lesson Plan Ideas For Thanksgiving


Lesson Plan Ideas For Thanksgiving

Here are some great ideas for adding the theme of Thanksgiving to your classes.
  
1. Thanksgiving Invitations - Have your students write an invitation as if they were a pilgrim.

2. Get The Groceries - Have students plan a healthy holiday meal.

3. Why Do We Have That Holiday? - Research how Thanksgiving originated in North America.

4. Plan Your New Town - Have students plan their own Plymouth.

5. Brochure for America - Persuade others to join you on the Mayflower.

6. Thanksgiving Myths - Explore folklore.

7. How Big Was The Mayflower? - A fun measurement activity.

8. Google Earth-ing the Pilgrims - Take a look at the route in real time.

9. Being a Pilgrim - Was being a Pilgrim cool?

10. Traveling at Thanksgiving - Explore the travel realities of Thanksgiving.

Inspiring Teacher Quote"Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn."
Benjamin Franklin

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1 comment:

  1. Great resources, thanks for sharing! Here is an article that also contains some lesson ideas perfect for Thanksgiving, Original Thanksgiving Activities for All Grades: http://bit.ly/vmETUJ

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