ONLINE THANKSGIVING

VOYAGE ON THE MAYFLOWER:
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There wasn't much space on the Mayflower for all of those passengers. It wasn't, in fact, a passenger ship at all, so the Pilgrims had to make do with the room they had. Find out what the voyage was like and take a tour of the ship in this online exploration. Use the 2nd link above for printable activity worksheets based on the online tour.

YOU ARE THE HISTORIAN:
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Journey back to 1621. What really happened at that famed Thanksgiving celebration? Two students role-play the past of their ancestors, separating fact from myth by considering multiple points of view and analyzing primary sources. A Teacher's Guide is available at the 2nd link above for this online exploration.

THANKSGIVING TIMELINE:
Investigate the practice and celebrations of Thanksgiving in North America through this interactive timeline, from 1541 to 2001, from the Library of Congress.

INVESTIGATING THANKSGIVING:
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How much do your students know about the Thanksgiving celebrated between the Pilgrims, Massasoit, and the Wampanoag? Get beyond the myth and modern interpretations, and learn what we do know -- and what we don't know -- about that celebrated feast between the two groups.

THANKSGIVING MYTH BUSTERS WEB TREK:
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How much do we really know about the Thanksgiving we celebrate each year, in honor of the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag? Your students may be surprised, with this Thanksgiving Myth Buster Web Trek for grades 6-12. (Note: the resources used are from history.com, which contains ads. Always ensure current ads & links are appropriate before allowing student access.)