Library of Congress
Loc: For Teachers: Holidays: Themed Resources
A rich resource page with links to primary source information about a number of holidays and special days, such as presidential inaugurations.
The History Cat
The History Cat: Us History: Plymouth Colony
The story of how Plymouth Colony came to be. Looks at the Puritan movement with its roots in England, the sailing of the Mayflower, and the progress of the settlers in their first years in New England. Describes their first encounters...
Other
Macy's: Parade History
A timeline showing the history of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade. Learn about the time honored tradition with this site!
Curated OER
Web Gallery of Art: Noah's Ark Cycle: 5. Noah's Sacrifice of Thanksgiving
An image of "Noah's Ark Cycle: 5. Noah's Sacrifice of Thanksgiving", created by Kaspar the Elder Memberger in 1588 (Oil on canvas, 128 x 166 cm).
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Axioms for Real Numbers: Thanksgiving Pie
[Free Registration/Login Required] After reading the passage, students will move the points on the pie to show how much is left. Click challenge me to answer a practice question.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Fall Holidays
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart discusses the fall holidays - Halloween and Thanksgiving - integrating language arts and math skills.
A&E Television
History.com: What's the Real History of Black Friday?
The retail bonanza known as Black Friday is now an integral part of many Thanksgiving celebrations, but this holiday tradition has darker roots than you might imagine. This article discusses several myths as to the term Black Friday....
A&E Television
History.com: Why the Wampanoag Signed a Peace Treaty With the Mayflower Pilgrims
The peace accord, which would be honored on both sides for the next half-century, was the first official treaty between English settlers and Native Americans, and a rare example of cooperation between the two groups. On the orders of...
NBC
Nbc Learn: Chemistry of Pumpkin Pie
Most recipes for Thanksgiving pumpkin pies call for clove and nutmeg - two distinct spices that come from two nearly identical molecules: eugenol and isoeugenol. "The Chemical Bond Between Cloves and Nutmeg" explains how the strength and...
National First Ladies' Library
National First Ladies' Library: First Lady Biography: Michelle Obama
A thorough biography of Michelle Obama. Discover where Michelle Robinson was born, her family, her education, career, and life as wife to the President of the United States. Standards based lesson plans featuring passions of the First...
NBC
Nbc Learn: A Calendar Year of Chemistry
In this Chemistry Now original video series, we find examples of chemistry in the holidays and seasons of the annual calendar. Take a look at Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Halloween and Thanksgiving. Other topics include the...
Immigration and Ethnic History Society
Iehs: Lori A. Flores, "The Fight for Farm Workers' Rights Is Still on the Table"
This article focuses on the plight of farm workers. It discusses a 1960 documentary hosted by Edward R. Murrow called "Harvest of Shame" and the book "Grounds for Dreaming: Mexican Americans, Mexican Immigrants, and the California...
University of Virginia
Univ. Of Virginia: "The Brick Moon," and Other Stories
The University of Virginia Library provides the full text to Edward Everett Hale's volume of short stories. The preface is very enlightening and should definitely be read. The volume includes eight of his short stories.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Kindness, Empathy, and Resilience Collection
This learning module includes several lessons that help promote kindness, empathy, and resilience among students.
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