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Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of the Macy's Day Parade Educator's Guide

Share the story of Tony Sarg, puppeteer extraordinaire, by reading Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the…

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Literary Biographies

Nonfiction Literature

Literature

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Thanksgiving Menu: Then & Now

Compare the first Thanksgiving dinner in Colonial times to the one we celebrate today. This is a fun way to integrate…

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Colonial America

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ACTIVITIES

Set Design for "Pilgrims of Plymouth"

Design a set for "Pilgrims of Plymouth," using dimensions in feet and inches. This arts & crafts activity is great for…

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Social Studies and History

Native-American History (American Indians)

Pilgrims

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Of Plymouth Plantation

Lessons, websites, recommended books concerning William Bradford's Of Plymouth Plantation to expand classroom…

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Literature

Colonization

Reading Instruction

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Thanksgiving Placemats

Students create placemats that show pictures of things for which they are thankful. This is an excellent Thanksgiving…

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Colonial America

American History/U.S. History

Social Studies and History

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LESSON PLANS

Life in Plymouth - Pilgrim Study Unit (lesson 6 of 7)

After the challenging first winter of 1620, the Pilgrims made great progress in settling Plymouth. This lesson will take…

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Social Studies and History

Native-American History (American Indians)

Colonial America

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Make a Dried Bouquet

Students learn how to make bouquets out of dried peppers or flowers. This was a common Colonial decoration, so this arts…

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Colonial America

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A Pilgrim Conversation Rubric

Use this rubric with the "Pilgrim Conversation" lesson plan, a fun activity to explore when studying American history…

Subjects:

Grammar

Colonial America

Language Arts and Writing

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Wampanoag Thanksgiving -- Answer Key

Use this answer key with the Wampanoag Thanksgiving worksheet. This lesson teaches students about the Wampanoag people,…

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Social Studies and History

Native-American History (American Indians)

Culture and Diversity

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American Indians Today

Read an article about modern American Indians. This is a great resource for American Indian Heritage Month in November.

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Social Studies and History

Native-American History (American Indians)

Culture and Diversity

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A Not-So Traditional Thanksgiving

An article describing the conflicting versions of the history of Plymouth, Massachusetts and the controversy surrounding…

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Pilgrims

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William Bradford Biography

A brief biography of William Bradford, writer of "Of Plymouth Plantation."

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Colonial America

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Thanksgiving Fact Sheet

Explore the background of this American holiday - from the first Thanksgiving during Colonial times to it's official…

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Native-American History (American Indians)

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Lincoln's Thanksgiving Proclamation

Read Abraham Lincoln's 1863 Proclamation, which occurred around Thanksgiving. This is a good way to integrate history…

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Social Studies and History

President Abraham Lincoln

Historic Speeches and Addresses

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Brief History of Thanksgiving

This article describes the first Thanksgiving and gives a brief history of the holiday.

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Pilgrims

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Presidential Pardon of the Turkey

Did you know that every year the President of the United States pardons a turkey?

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

U.S. Presidents

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TEACHING RESOURCE

Old Sturbridge Village Checklist

This assessment tool is for use in conjunction with the "Old Sturbridge Village" lesson.

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Colonial America

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Old Sturbridge Village Vocabulary

Vocabulary associated with the "Old Sturbridge Village" lesson.

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Pilgrims

Colonial America

American History/U.S. History

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ACTIVITIES

Favorite Thanksgiving Activities Slideshow, Grades 3-6

Enrich class time during the Thanksgiving holiday season by encouraging your students to use the Internet for research,…

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Colonial America

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Favorite Thanksgiving Activities Slideshow, Grades K-2

November is a great time to introduce fun Thanksgiving projects, crafts, and activities, such as creating a turkey…

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Pilgrims

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PROJECTS

Create a Colonial America Social Media Feed Mini-Project

This creative research and writing project is a great way to reinforce what your students are learning about colonial…

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Social Studies and History

Colonial America

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ACTIVITIES

Colonial America Geography Scavenger Hunt

This Colonial America activity for elementary and middle school students is perfect for helping your students learn…

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Social Studies and History

Colonial America

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WORKSHEETS

Eve Bunting: A Teacher's Guide to Her Books

Introduce your elementary-school students to the wonderful writing of Eve Bunting and connect literature with social…

Subjects:

Immigration

Government and Civics

Social Studies and History

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WORKSHEETS

Plymouth Puzzle

Teach children about the Pilgrims with this printable wordsearch. This is a great activity to use during the…

Subjects:

Colonization

Discovery and Exploration

Social Studies and History

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