Thinking About ThanksgivingThis TopicQuest was Designed for Mrs. Zipperer's Kindergarten
Class at North Brooks Elementary School
By Emily Cawthon, a Valdosta State University Preservice Teacher
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Introduction
Do you know why we celebrate Thanksgiving? What happened on the first Thanksgiving? These are all questions that will be answered on this web site, made just for you. Close to 400 years ago a group of people called Pilgrims came to America from England in a huge ship called the Mayflower. On this site you will learn all about the Pilgrims, what people wore in the 1600's, play Thanksgiving games, take a tour of the Mayflower, and much, much more. So click on the links below, have a wonderful Thanksgiving and remember to always be thankful! |
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Thanksgiving is one
of the best times of the year so head to this site and play all the fun Thanksgiving games you would like. You can even go on a turkey hunt. Hope you enjoy! |
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Learn about the history of
Thanksgiving, all the way back to the ancient Greeks. Learn all the customs and how Thanksgiving became an American tradition. |
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Want to learn the latest fashion in the 1600's? Head to this web site and learn all about what people wore back then. |
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Want a picture
time line of the voyage? View one here, starting when the Pilgrims first left England. |
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Need Thanksgiving summed up in a jiffy. Here is an encyclopedia link that tells you all the important information fast. |
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Want
some fun Thanksgiving
crafts to do at home or at school? This is a great site to learn how to make Thanksgiving place cards, turkeys, and lots more. |
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Do
you think you know all there is to know about Thanksgiving? If you answered yes, here is a quick quiz you can take. |
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Did
you know that turkeys can run up to speeds of 25 mph? Did you know male turkeys are called toms, females are called hens, and baby turkeys are called pouts? Find out more turkey trivia. |
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I
know your begging for a few more Thanksgiving games. Take a quick trip to a site with a few more fun games. |
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Teachers,
do you need so awesome Thanksgiving lesson plan ideas? Head to this site. |
 Mission Activity  Congratulation! You and your
family have just been invited to be among the 110 people to
set sail across the big ocean to a magical, new land called
America. So pack your bags and get ready for a long ride full of
excitement and adventure. Go ahead and put all your bags in
the huge ship called the Mayflower,
this will be your home for the next 65 days. Soon you will arrive
in Plymouth
and start a new life in a new land with your family. View the
tours above (click on the underlined words) of the Mayflower and
Plymouth and draw your family in either the boat on the way to America
or in Plymouth.   |
 Cawthon's Web Den |
 encawtho@valdosta.edu |
 VSU TopicQuest Pages |
 TopicQuest Lesson Plan |
