Class members use the Internet to research the history of Thanksgiving in the United States and Canada, as well as the traditions surrounding the Thanksgiving-style celebrations of the Hebrews, the Chinese, and in Ancient Greece and Rome.

Concepts

thanksgiving, the first thanksgiving, the mayflower, pilgrims, world holidays

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Use the activity to introduce the holiday to ESL and ELD classes
• Have groups prepare a virtual feast composed of dishes that are part of their family's tradition

Classroom Considerations

• The resource would work best with classes that have little or no knowledge of the history of the Thanksgiving holiday

Pros

• The two-page resource includes a brief history of the holiday, links to the articles and to answers to the Webquest quizzes

Cons

• Due to the lack of depth in the linked resources, the activity is most appropriate as a general introduction to the holiday

Common Core

RI.7.1 RI.8.1 RI.9-10.1 RI.11-12.1