The First Thanksgiving

Use this link to learn about The First Thanksgiving.

Learning targets:

1. Use technology tools to access, explore, and synthesize information on the Mayflower, Pilgrims, Plymouth colony, Wampanoags, and the first Thanksgiving
2. Develop an understanding of the Pilgrims' experiences and hardships while traveling to and establishing a settlement in the New World
3. Develop an understanding of the colonial and Wampanoag cultures of the early 1600s
4. Compare and contrast lifestyles of the Pilgrims and Wampanoags
5. Interpret information from timelines
6. Understand and identify cultural and social changes from colonial times to the present
7. Read for detail
8. Participate in a variety of active writing activities
9. Demonstrate comprehension through experiential response
10. Reflect on what has been learned after reading by formulating ideas, opinions, and personal responses
11. Read maps.