Is gratitude a state of being or a way of living? If it is a way of life, what does a life of gratitude look like? This is one of the themes we explore in this special Thanksgiving newsletter. We invite you and your students to examine gratitude in action in the stories of the self-sacrifice of the Japanese-American 442nd Regimental Combat Team, the courage of August Landmesser, and the responsibility of Jane Addams, to highlight just a few of the narratives in our Heroes and Villains and American Portraits resources.
What are your favorite stories of gratitude in action? Please share with us on social media! In the meantime, all of us at BRI wish you and your families a safe and happy Thanksgiving holiday!
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BRI Lessons and Resources
The Pilgrims’ Courageous Journey
In this lesson, students will learn about the journey the Pilgrims took before landing at Plymouth Rock and settling in the New World. They will learn about the numerous setbacks they had to overcome in their journey and come to understand the courage often required to accomplish one’s purpose.
Who Are Your Heroes, Past and Present?
In this lesson from Being an American, students examine how a diverse group of Americans have exemplified the responsibilities of citizenship. Students will consider how these historic figures defended the principles of the Constitution and Bill of Rights through their choices and actions.
Religion in America's Past: Toleration, Liberty, or Both?
In this lesson, students assess legal and historical documents of toleration and/or liberty, analyze George Washington’s 1790 Letter to the Hebrew Congregation in Newport, Rhode Island, and gain an appreciation of Washington’s letter as an example of the shift from religious toleration to religious liberty.
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