THANKSGIVING

The History of Thanksgiving http://www.historychannel.com/exhibits/thanksgiving/main.html
Video clips, Pilgrim "interviews", Mayflower myths, and meal facts on the first Thanksgiving in the new land, as well as some need-to-know seventeenth century table manners.

TeachersFirst: Thanksgiving http://www.teachersfirst.com/lessons/thanksg.cfm
An amazing list of lesson plans, teaching resources and much more.

The First Thanksgiving http://teacher.scholastic.com/thanksgiving/
Relive the voyage on the Mayflower, experience life in Plymouth in 1620, and much more with this interactive site. (Grades K-8)

Facts for Features : Thanksgiving Day http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/005712.html Find out how many millions of pounds of cranberries, potatoes, and pumpkins it takes to make our Thanksgiving meals. Also includes facts and statistics about holiday shopping, places named Plymouth, and more.

Diplomacy in New England: The First Thanksgiving
http://americanindian.si.edu/education/files/harvest.pdf
A study guide that includes information on which Native peoples met the first European immigrants in 1621, the harvest celebration, the Wampanoag today, the importance of corn, and instructions on how to make Johnny cakes. (Grades 5-12)

Family Fun: Best-Ever Thanksgiving http://familyfun.go.com/recipes/special/minisite/thanksgiving-main/
Collection of recipes, crafts, and activity ideas for young children.

Thanksgiving Songs http://www.night.net/thanksgiving/songs11.html-ssi
A collection of silly and serious Thanksgiving songs, sung to familiar tunes. Some include an audio file to help you get the tune right.

United Streaming Titles www.unitedstreaming.com

Giving Thanks, by Chief Jake Swamp (Gr. K-2)

Thanksgiving Day: America Celebrates (Gr. K-3)

Holiday Facts and Fun: Thanksgiving (Gr. K-4)

The Pilgrims of Plymouth (Gr. K-4)

Native Americans: The First Peoples (Gr. 2-5)

Exploring the World: The English Come to America - Jamestown and Plymouth (Gr. 3-5)

Who's That Stepping on Plymouth Rock?, by Jean Fritz (Gr. 3-5)

New England Colonists: The Pilgrims and Puritans (Gr. 6-8)

Living History: Living at the Plymouth Colony (Gr. 6-8)

The New World Colonized (Gr. 6-8)

American Beginnings: The Truth About Plymouth Rock (Gr. 9-12)

MSD Perry Township Indianapolis, Indiana