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Lesson Plans - 9th Grade

Thanksgiving Then And Now

Create a Venn diagram to compare the Pilgrim’s “First Thanksgiving” with today’s Thanksgiving celebration.

Thanksgiving Placemats: A Community- Service Project

Work with your local shelter, food kitchen, or nursing home to brighten everybody’s Thanksgiving.

Let’s Talk Turkey: The Cost of Thanksgiving Dinner

How does your family celebrate Thanksgiving? Are you joined by friends and/or family for a special feast? What do you eat? Most American families celebrate Thanksgiving by cooking turkey. According to www.butterball.com, 90 percent of U.S. households eat turkey on Thanksgiving and 50 percent eat turkey on Christmas day.

Pumpkin Puzzler

Students put their math thinking in writing with this pumpkin puzzler.

Silly Pumpkins: Just for Fun (Or Fund-Raising)

Have fun — and raise funds — with pumpkins. Get decorating ideas too!