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Lesson Plans - 6th Grade

Proud Pilgrim Hats

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

Giving Thanks Stationery

Create stationery and envelopes to coordinate with any writing project. Prepare thank-you notes, letters, or poetry with flair!

Giving Thanks Placemats

What are you thankful for? Find out how gratitude played a role in historic Thanksgiving celebrations. Make your own placemat with historic images and your own message of thanks.

Crayon-Rubbing Cornucopia

Find interesting textures with which to make crayon rubbings. Shape the paper into a cornucopia and fill it with natural textures—leaves, flower petals, or whatever you like!

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.