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Motivation Evaluation Overview Information Objective Audience Environment Back to Opening Page

Overview I chose to have Thanksgiving as my lesson because Thanksgiving is a big holiday that incorporates a lot history. Thanksgiving has Native American and Pilgrim history and history over the First Thanksgiving. With this holiday, students can compare Thanksgiving from the past to how it is now. Back to Teacher Page Next

Motivation My presentation will have Thanksgiving colors to attract my student’s attention and get them to complete the lesson. Throughout the lesson will be a small motivator of a turkey to give my student’s encouragement and will help them through the lesson and quiz. Back to Teacher Page Next

Information Information will be given to student’s through this presentation involving material over how our Thanksgiving history began, the feast itself and the date of Thanksgiving. Back to Teacher Page Next

Evaluation I will evaluate the students by the review questions and the quiz questions. Back to Teacher Page Next

Objective Students will have gained knowledge over the origins of the First Thanksgiving involving how Thanksgiving began, the feast itself and the date of Thanksgiving through this presentation and will be able to answer five quiz questions with 80% accuracy. Back to Teacher Page Next

Audience 2 nd to 4 th grade students Access to internet outside of the classroom Indiana students with reading, listening and computer ability Students with disabilities will have assistance from a parent or guardian Back to Teacher Page Next

Environment Work will be done individually Assignment will be completed over Thanksgiving break Work can be done at a home computer or at the public library’s computer Work will be completed in a comfortable location Back to Teacher Page Next

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Video Before gobbling up the Thanksgiving lesson, start out by watching the video to give you background information.

Home Page The Feast Thanksgiving Date Quiz Time! Get ready to feast on some great facts! Background Video Starting History

Starting History Let’s go find out how our Thanksgiving started!

Who was Involved? During the First Thanksgiving two kinds of people took part in the feast the: Wampanoag Indians Pilgrims

Who was Involved? During the First Thanksgiving two kinds of people took part in the feast the: Wampanoag Indians Pilgrims Back to Quiz Question

Wampanoag Indians Native people knew land very well, they could fish, hunt, harvest the land and had for generations The Native Americans involved in the First Thanksgiving were known as the Wampanoag Indians They lived in Southeast Massachusetts and Eastern Rhode Island

Pilgrims English Protestants who wanted to leave the Church of England Funds from the English Merchants allowed 101 men, women, and children to sail to the “new world” on the Mayflower 66 days traveling the Atlantic Ocean Intended to land in New York, but with the wind, the trip was cut short and landed in Cap Cod

Why was it started? The pilgrims were thankful to have traveled to the new land safely and thankful to have survived through the harsh winter.

Why was it started? The pilgrims were thankful to have traveled to the new land safely and thankful to have survived through the harsh winter. Back to Review Question

Celebration History Settlers went out hunting Wampanoag Indians heard gunshots and prepared for war After realizing the settlers were hunting for celebration, the Wampanoag men went out hunting too

Review Question What was one thing the Pilgrims were thankful for that started Thanksgiving? A. Surviving Winter B. Having new shoes C. Finding A Turkey

Correct! Wow you must really know about our history!

Incorrect, Try Again Oh no, we better try this question again before we are put on the dinner table. Help Me Answer

The Feast What do you think was on the First Thanksgiving dinner Table?

Food Eaten Food ate at the First Thanksgiving include: deer, corn, shellfish, roasted meat and cranberries No forks were used

Food Eaten Food ate at the First Thanksgiving include: deer, corn, shellfish, roasted meat and cranberries No forks were used Back to Quiz Question

Feast Length The feast lasted for 3 days Pilgrims and the Native Americans also played games during the 3 day feast

Feast Length The feast lasted for 3 days Pilgrims and the Native Americans also played games during the 3 day feast Back to Quiz Question

When and Where When did the feast occur? – Early autumn in 1621 Where did the feast take place? – Plymouth Colony in Massachusetts

When and Where When did the feast occur? – Early autumn in 1621 Where did the feast take place? – Plymouth Colony in Massachusetts Back to Review Question

Review Question What season did the feast occur in? A. Summer B. Spring C. Autumn

Correct! You sure know how to make a turkey proud!

Incorrect, Try Again You were close, this time you will get it! Help Me Answer

Date of Thanksgiving I’m usually stuffed on Thanksgiving Day.

Why do we have a Date? In 1846 Sarah Josepha Hale campaigned for an annual Thanksgiving to several presidents Lincoln was the first president to proclaim a thanksgiving date

Why do we have a Date? In 1846 Sarah Josepha Hale campaigned for an annual Thanksgiving to several presidents Lincoln was the first president to proclaim a thanksgiving date Back to Review Question

Why do we have a Date? In 1846 Sarah Josepha Hale campaigned for an annual Thanksgiving to several presidents Lincoln was the first president to proclaim a thanksgiving date Back to Quiz Question

Lincoln's Date During the civil war in 1863 Abe Lincoln proclaimed a national Thanksgiving Day Lincoln proclaimed one in August to celebrate Gettysburg The other proclaimed thanksgiving was in November to celebrate general blessings on the last Thursday

Changing Dates In 1939 Franklin D. Roosevelt proclaimed that Thanksgiving will be on the second to last Thursday of November to help business owners prepare for Christmas In 1941 Congress declared that Thanksgiving will be on the fourth Thursday of November (our current Thanksgiving)

Changing Dates In 1939 Franklin D. Roosevelt proclaimed that Thanksgiving will be on the second to last Thursday of November to help business owners prepare for Christmas In 1941 Congress declared that Thanksgiving will be on the fourth Thursday of November (our current Thanksgiving) Back to Quiz Question

Review Question Who Proclaimed the First Thanksgiving? A. Lincoln B. Congress C. Roosevelt

Correct! You are one smart turkey!

Incorrect, Try Again Don’t let this question gobble you up, let’s try it again. Help Me Answer

Quiz Time Get Ready Quiz, you are about to get stuffed!

Question One Who was involved in the First Thanksgiving? A. Wampanoag Indians and Pilgrims B. Pilgrims Only C. Wampanoag Indians Only

Correct! You Sure know your Stuff!

Incorrect, Try Again a; Gulp, Quick let’s try that again before we get eaten for dinner! Help Me Answer

Question Two Who declared that Thanksgiving will be on the fourth Thursday of November? A. Washington B. Pilgrims C. Congress

Correct! You are Great! Keep it up!

Incorrect, Try Again Oh my, Let’s give this question one more try. Help Me Answer

Question Three What was NOT eaten at the First Thanksgiving? A. Shellfish B. Pumpkin Pie C. Cranberries

Correct! You are as great as Pumpkin Pie!

Incorrect, Try Again You are going to burn the pie with that answer! Help Me Answer

Question Four Who campaigned for an annual Thanksgiving? A. Sarah Josepha Hale B. Wampanoag Indians C. Franklin D. Roosevelt

Correct! Great Job, one more question to go!

Incorrect, Try Again This time I know you will get it Help Me Answer

Question Five How long did the feast last? A. 3 Weeks B. 6 Days C. 3 Days

Correct! Fantastic! You did it, you are stuffed with a feast of fact!

Incorrect, Try Again I know you can do it, let’s try one more time Help Me Answer

Finished! Now go gobble up your Thanksgiving food and tell your family the new facts you learned!

Author’s Notes Information from: nationalgeographic.com squidoo.com thanksgivingfun.net

Author’s Note Continued Pictures from: Background – techmynd.com Pilgrim and Indian – theholidayspot.com Feather – clker.com Hat – clker.com Dinner table – fasteddiespoolhall.com Both Turkeys – thepartyfaq.com Sad Turkey – turkeyoff.com