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Explore Thanksgiving Traditions through Primary Sources


Dear John,

It is hard, if not impossible, to get through November without seeing some kind of imagery related to the Pilgrims. Their story and the story of the Thanksgiving they held have become part of our national history. Perhaps it is because they celebrated thankfulness. Or perhaps it is because of the political example they set upon arriving in North America. Whatever the case, their actions and story remain alive 400 years.



In these two elessons, you and your students can explore the history and legacy of the Mayflower Compact as well as the history of thankfulness in the United States. Doing so might just give you a few more conversation topics as you reach for that second helping of turkey and stuffing.



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Our What is the Significance of Thanksgiving Today? episode will help students to understand and appreciate the larger themes we commemorate as Thanksgiving today.




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Pilgrims, Principles, and Politics
This 20-minute lesson explores the Mayflower Compact and asks students to dig in to the principles and virtues that serve as it's foundation. Questions are included to help you facilitate a discussion about virtue, vice, the nature of laws, and what a just society looks like.
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Presidential Proclamations & Gratitude

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This quick lesson examines the Thanksgiving Proclamations given by George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Franklin Roosevelt. A graphic organizer is provided to help your students compare and contrast the proclamations and help you facilitate a meaningful discussion of how we commemorate the first Thanksgiving to this day.


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