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OpenStax

Open Stax: Challenges to Spain's Supremacy

For Students 11th - 12th
This section of a chapter on "Early Globalization" identifies regions where the English, French, and Dutch explored and established settlements, describes the differences among the early colonies, and explains the role of the American...
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Handout
Mayflower History

Mayflower history.com: Mayflower Passenger List (1620)

For Students 4th - 8th
Provides the full list of passengers who traveled on the voyage of the Mayflower in 1621. Includes a link to an original handwritten list. Each name is also linked to a short biographical profile.
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Handout
Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of the American Indian: Perspectives on Thanksgiving

For Students 4th - 8th
Excellent resource for educating students on the American Indian perspective on Thanksgiving using the themes of environment, community, encounters, and innovations. Includes images, quotes, classroom activity ideas, and links to related...
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Lesson Plan
Huntington Library

Huntington Library: American Indians and English Settlers in Colonial America

For Teachers 5th
In this instructional activity, 5th graders examine the relations between Indians and the settlers in the 1600s and 1700s. Background information for teachers is included. Students will work in groups to look at three different colonies...
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Lesson Plan
Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Pictures and Text Work Together Too!

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
The class will read the informational text "Together They Were Better". As the teacher reads the book aloud, she/he will use the illustrations from each page to give students clues as to the text on the page, helping them to see the...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Thanksgiving

For Students 9th - 10th
The United States, over hundreds of years, has come to observe a national holiday for giving thanks: Thanksgiving. This set of primary resources containing images and documents provides a window into this time period.
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Primary
Library of Congress

Loc: Learning Page: Primary Source Set: Thanksgiving

For Students 9th - 10th
A set of primary documents that reflect the Mayflower, Plymouth, Puritans, the first Thanksgiving, and legislation for the holiday.
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Lesson Plan
Georgetown University

Heath Online Instructor's Guide: William Bradford

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Here, one can find helpful information on studying the works of American author William Bradford (1590-1657 CE). This website provides insight into specific themes and styles prevalent in Bradford's writing as well as suggestions for...
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Lesson Plan
Scholastic

Scholastic: Lesson Plan: The First Thanksgiving

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Teachers deepen students' understanding of the first Thanksgiving as they discuss the Mayflower voyage, life in the colonies, the Wampanoag traditions, and an extensive look into this time period.
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Lesson Plan
ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Myth and Truth: "The First Thanksgiving" [Pdf]

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Contains plans for three lessons that examine the myth and reality behind the first Thanksgiving and the Wampanoag Native Americans in colonial America. In addition to objectives and standards, this instructional plan contains links to...
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Handout
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian American Art Museum: Thomas Cole

For Students 9th - 10th
Thomas Cole is profiled at this site in a format that begins with a brief biographical sketch of his life. His works are then listed by appearance in the museum's database. Each work is presented in thumbnail format with brief...
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Article
Other

Quill and Quire: Author Profile: Timothy Findley's Public Face and Price Space

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting look at the personal life and writing projects of Canadian author, Timothy Findley. Includes an area where you can search for reviews of Findley's books.
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Curated OER

An Old Pilgrim and Her Daughter on the Road From Lhasa to Lake Nam Tso.

For Students 9th - 10th
Lake Nam Tso in Tibet is presented in 30 quality images. A short description of the area is displayed at the top of the page.
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Curated OER

Tibetan Pilgrims on the Road From Lhasa to Lake Nam Tso in a Beautiful Landscape

For Students 9th - 10th
Lake Nam Tso in Tibet is presented in 30 quality images. A short description of the area is displayed at the top of the page.
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Curated OER

Pilgrims Walking the Nam Tso Kora

For Students 9th - 10th
Lake Nam Tso in Tibet is presented in 30 quality images. A short description of the area is displayed at the top of the page.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Pilgrims, Anxious to Finish Their Nam Tso Kora, Run for the Bad Weather.

For Students 9th - 10th
Lake Nam Tso in Tibet is presented in 30 quality images. A short description of the area is displayed at the top of the page.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Two Very Colourful Pilgrims at Walking the Kora at Nam Tso.

For Students 9th - 10th
Lake Nam Tso in Tibet is presented in 30 quality images. A short description of the area is displayed at the top of the page.
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Graphic
Curated OER

A Pilgrim and His Young Child Are Walking the Kora at Nam Tso.

For Students 9th - 10th
Lake Nam Tso in Tibet is presented in 30 quality images. A short description of the area is displayed at the top of the page.
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Graphic
Curated OER

A Pilgrim at Lake Nam Tso.

For Students 9th - 10th
Lake Nam Tso in Tibet is presented in 30 quality images. A short description of the area is displayed at the top of the page.
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Graphic
Curated OER

At Sunset, the Last Pilgrims Try to Finish the Kora at Nam Tso.

For Students 9th - 10th
Lake Nam Tso in Tibet is presented in 30 quality images. A short description of the area is displayed at the top of the page.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Two Very Colourful Pilgrims at Lake Nam Tso.

For Students 9th - 10th
Lake Nam Tso in Tibet is presented in 30 quality images. A short description of the area is displayed at the top of the page.
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Graphic
Curated OER

A Smiling Pilgrim Walking the Kora at Lake Nam Tso.

For Students 9th - 10th
Lake Nam Tso in Tibet is presented in 30 quality images. A short description of the area is displayed at the top of the page.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Two Pilgrims With the Snowy Nyenchen Tanglha Massif in the Background

For Students 9th - 10th
Lake Nam Tso in Tibet is presented in 30 quality images. A short description of the area is displayed at the top of the page.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Spider Tents, Turquoise Water, Pilgrims, the Nyenchen Tanglha Massif at Nam Tso

For Students 9th - 10th
Lake Nam Tso in Tibet is presented in 30 quality images. A short description of the area is displayed at the top of the page.

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