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Lesson Plans - 7th Grade

Writing Algebraic Expressions

To define variable. To understand the difference between a numerical and an algebraic expression. To translate verbal phrases into algebraic expressions.

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.

America celebrates Thanksgiving Day today.

Although the holiday has been celebrated for over 200 years, the fourth Thursday of November didn’t become the official Thanksgiving Day until 1941, when Franklin Roosevelt signed the holiday into Federal law for the first time. Up until that time, the date had been in flux.

An Attitude of Gratitude: A PowerPoint About Being Thankful

Students think “outside the box” to identify unusual things they’re thankful for, and then use digital content (audio, images, movies…) to represent those things on a PowerPoint slide.

Say “Thank You” in 100 Languages!

Put the “Thanks” back in Thanksgiving with this geography and language activity that teaches students to say “thank you” in many languages.