Alliance Lesson Plan Template
The First Thanksgiving
Holidays/Celebrations
BRIEF SUMMARY OF LESSON (NOT TO INCLUDE STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS):
Students can learn about The holiday traditions and customs from the past and how
it differs from the way we celebrate Thanksgiving today.
Lesson Plan Information
1st Grade Social Studies
1.1B Compare the observance of holidays and celebrations, past and
present
45 minutes
TSW be able compare the observance of holidays and celebrations
past and present
Alliance Lesson Plan Template
The First Thanksgiving
Holidays/Celebrations
Step-by-step lesson activities (Must be descriptive enough to be carried out)
Begin by reading the story to students and telling them that they are going to
learn about the first Thanksgiving ever and how it started
Discuss with students how thanksgiving began and ask them what has
changed since then.
Show Thanksgiving powerpoint
Pass out worksheets of Thanksgiving Venn diagrams and guide students in
listing objects from the past, the present, and both
Tell students to pretend they are Pilgrims ask these essential questions:
Is traveling on the Mayflower fun? Why or why not?
If you were at the first Thanksgiving, what would your house be like?
Would you go to school?
What happened when the Pilgrims and the Indians met?
What was the name of the ship the Pilgrims sailed on?
What season did the Pilgrims arrive?
Alliance Lesson Plan Template
The First Thanksgiving
Holidays/Celebrations
MATERIALS & RESOURCES
[List of Materials]
:
Thanksgiving worksheets, “The First Thanksgiving” story book, ELMO
[Resources]
Venn Diagram worksheet Thanksgiving past and present
Lesson Assessment (how will the audience show the person leading the lesson that they "get it")
[Assessment]
Assess the student’s learning by giving them a short assessment, asking
them questions, and monitoring during independent practice
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR IMPLEMENTATION
Students who are ELLs or special needs should be provided with picture cards,
printed words, and extra time for activity.
Encourage students to learn more about Thanksgiving with their families