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Native Americans

Who were the first Americans? How do the physical surroundings of a region affect the way people live? How were Native American culture groups alike and different?

Myth and Truth: The “First Thanksgiving”

By exploring myths surrounding the Wampanoag, the pilgrims, and the “first Thanksgiving,” this lesson asks students to think critically about commonly believed myths regarding the Wampanoag Indians in colonial America.

Some Called Me SuperStar

The following activities can be adapted to a whole class, small literature group, or small guided reading group. Choose one or more activities from each section to support comprehension before, during, and after reading the book. In addition, the author has also included numerous writing activities in Chapter 9 – “You Be the Sportscaster,” and

Proud Pilgrim Hats

Investigate the authentic clothing worn by European immigrants to North America then create historically accurate hats to wear in reenactments.