History (Thanksgiving)

History (Thanksgiving)

Today, we are going to be learning bout Thanksgiving, and the history.

Learning Objectives

• You will know when Thanksgiving is (the date)

• You should now how it started

• How Thabksgiving is celebrated (what foods we eat)

What is Thanksgiving?

Well, thanksgiving is a way to celebrate the things we are thankful for, and blessings.

Here is a picture of common Thanksgiving foods

How did Thanksgiving start?

The first Thanksgiving was in 1621, when Indians, and the English Colonists (pilgrims) got together to have a feast.

What do you usually eat for Thanksgiving? Turkey, stuffing, potatoes, cranberries, and pumpkin pie.

Thanksgiving Day is celebrated on Thursday, November 26, 2020, every year.

There is a picture of the fist Thanksgiving!

Open Ended

What is one thing that is different about that Thanksgiving vs. our Thanksgiving?

How was Thanksgiving determined?

In 1941 President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued a stating that the fourth Thursday in November is Thanksgiving Day in the United States.

But.....  Canada celebrates Thanksgiving on the second Monday in October.

Open Ended

Why do you think Canada celebrates Thanksgiving on a different day that the United states?

Video

Now, we are going to watch 3 minute video on Thanksgiving. Pay attention, because I will need you to right 1 thing you learned! :)

Open Ended

What is one thing you learned from the video?

Thanksgiving wordsearch

We are going to be doing thanksgiving word search, you will get to create this puzzle. You do not need to solve it though. I will give you the link to where you create the wordsearch, and I will give you the instructions. Common words: turkey, thanksgiving, pilgrims, bread, stuffing.

Poll

Was this lesson fun?

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