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This Voyage on the Mayflower lesson plan also includes:
After completing an online activity about the Mayflower, scholars draw a picture about what they know of the Thanksgiving holiday, including a one-sentence summary. A reading of If You Were at the First Thanksgiving by Anne Kamma is the subject of a class discussion. Learners pretend they're on the Mayflower and create a postcard depicting their experience and taking note of the time it takes to complete their journey.
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Instructional Ideas
- Add a story and activity that recounts the Native Americans' experience
- Visit the library to obtain additional books about Thanksgiving, allow class members to browse them when time permits
- Conduct the lesson before going on holiday break
Classroom Considerations
- Each participant requires a device equipped with internet access
- Check out the lesson's materials list as some items are optional
- The first of three lessons that take a look at the history of Thanksgiving
Pros
- Includes two extension ideas
- Activities can be completed individually, in small groups, or by the whole class
Cons
- The lesson only looks at the pilgrims' point of view