Tag: thanksgiving
Short Video about the First Thanksgiving
Use this short video before Thanksgiving break as a bell ringer or filler.
The True Story of the First Thanksgiving – PBS (2:58)
Optional questions to ask:
- How long did the first Thanksgiving last?
- How many men did Massasoit bring with him and what did they contribute to the feast?
- Why is the idea of Native Americans and colonists coming together so appealing?
- The Pilgrims and Native Americans were coming out of a time of loss and grief. How can being thankful help someone get over loss and grief?
- Why is it important to have an attitude of thankfulness, especially during the current pandemic? How does an attitude of thankfulness affect your thoughts and behavior?
Interactive Thanksgiving Quizzes
Here are two ten-question quizzes about Thanksgiving. The first one has fewer adds. Both give feedback explaining wrong answers. The questions on both are similar. Use these as a fun bell ringer or as filler at the end of class before Thanksgiving holidays.