We Give Thanks !


 
 

This TopicQuest was designed for Mrs. Moore's Kindergarten Class at
Clyattville Elementary School By Laura Davis, a Valdosta State University Preservice Teacher.

 
 


 

Are you ready to learn about Thanksgiving?  Come along with me and lets find out together some interesting facts about Thanksgiving.  I have found some great sites for us to explore. I can't wait for you to learn about the pilgrims, Indians, and why we celebrate Thanksgiving.  Lets put on our indian feathers and pilgrim hats and go see what we can find out about these amazing people.
 


I hope that you enjoy these sites below. Have Fun Learning!!

 Learn all about the Mayflower at this site.  It was the ship that brought the Pilgrims to America.  You will find out many facts about the Mayflower at this site.  Sail to this site with me and lets discover the Mayflower.
Who were the Pilgrims?  What events led to the first Thanksgiving?  Find out the history of Thanksgiving at this site.  All this and more can be found by clicking on the Pilgrims.
This website has information on Squanto, an Indian who befriended the Pilgrims.  It also has a link to a reinactment of the first Thanksgiving.  Lets go together and meet Squanto.
Come join me and all the Pilgrims, so they can show us what they like to wear for Thanksgiving.  Do you think they dress like us? You will find out when you visit this site.
Can you imagine what the Pilgrims ate for Thanksgiving?  This site has interesting facts about the meal the Pilgrims ate.  It also has information on their table manners. Do you think they like turkey? Lets go eat and find out!! 
Do you want to write your own story about Thanksgiving?  Well, come to this site and have fun creating your own Thanksgiving story. Fill in the blanks to personalize a story of your own.  You can also read Thanksgiving stories, poems, and legends.
On Thanksgiving we celebrate sharing and giving to others.  The Pilgrims taught us how to share, by having the Indians for Thanksgiving lunch.  This is a website that will teach you about being thankful.
Do you want to play some Thanksgiving games?  Click on this site where you can learn educational facts about Thanksgiving and play some fun games.  Good Luck!
Do you want to know all about Thanksgiving? Why don't you visit this site.  This online encyclopedia will tell you everything you need to know about Thanksgiving.
Do you want to learn some ritual and ceremonial dances that the indians do? This online encyclopedia will help you learn about some of their favorite dances. Put on your dancing shoes!


 
 


Scenario Mission:
Your Thanksgiving Dinner

Imagine yourself as a pilgrim.  You, along with all of your family, friends, and neighbors, have worked all year long harvesting food for the upcoming feast.  You have invited everyone you know along with Squanto, your Indian friend.  You call this feast "The First Thanksgiving."  After you "eat" your meal that you have prepared for everyone, I want you to describe and draw a picture of your meal to show your classmates that were not able to attend. Visit this website  on what was served at your Thanksgiving feast to help you describe.  As you describe the foods that were served, draw pictures of the food and anything else that you found interesting at the "First Thanksgiving Dinner."


 

How to Complete Your Mission:

1. We are going to explore the website about what was served at The First Thanksgiving together to give you some ideas about what to draw. Click on the picture to get there. 

2. After you find some ideas about what you served, I want you to draw and describe it so everyone can see what it was like.

3. Make a pretty picture, because when you are done you will share it with your classmates.

4. Give your drawings to your teacher to scan and publish on the Internet.

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