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REVIEW:
Students and teachers may be surprised to learn what the harvest
celebration of 1621 was really like! Students use the skills that
historians use to discover the facts and misconceptions about The
First Thanksgiving. Interactive activities help students understand
how the Wampanoag lived and gave thanks and virtually tour the Plymouth
Colony to learn how the colonists prepared for the celebration.
Students can also read an actual letter written by Plymouth colonist
Edward Winslow, by using the “magic lens” users can
translate the text into Modern English. Another section explores
how the two cultures differed and the opinions that they held toward
each other and the events. Finally, students can choose to either
create a museum exhibit or write captions for individual pictures
to share with others. The Teachers’ Guide includes everything
you need to teach the unit including lessons to go with each online
activity, graphic organizers, links to primary sources, a text version
of each of the activities, bibliography, standards and frequently
asked questions. Although the activities were designed for 3rd and
5th grade students they can easily be adapted for other grade levels.
A glossary and a visit the expert is provided to enhance understanding.
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