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THANKSGIVING

Students will recognize that our modern day Thanksgiving celebration has developed throughout history.

• Students will be able to identify and share the origin of at least one family or other Thanksgiving tradition.

• Students will identify several symbols of Thanksgiving and demonstrate an understanding of their meaning.

• Students will demonstrate understanding of the concept that is the heart of Thanksgiving by illustrating what they are grateful for.

More about this lesson plan:
Materials Needed: Summary of Thanksgiving symbols (see Barth, References) * Dice or spinner * Story of the corn husk doll (included) * Recipe and ingredients for corn husk dolls (included) * Recipe and ingredients for popcorn balls (included) * Recipe and ingredients for molasses taffy (included) * Investigation sheet * Paper * Envelopes * Constructions paper * Scissors * Glue
Author: Tami Kader
Source: © teacherlink.ed.usu.edu

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