Thanksgiving

Description Thanksgiving is such a special time for Americans: a time to give thanks to God for our many blessings and to learn about the history of this country and the people who marked this special day of thanksgiving together. History will come alive as the story of the Pilgrims and Native Americans unfolds before you. Come relive the adventures of the Pilgrims, and learn more about their commitment, determination, and deep faith in God. Through Internet links, students will visit the Mayflower and Plymouth Plantation. They will read journal entries of William Bradford, take a virtual tour of a Wampanoag home site, and enjoy Thanksgiving projects for kids of all ages. Learning Objectives: Week 1 Define the word “thanksgiving” and explore what it means to be thankful. Discover what the Reformation was and how it impacted the churchgoers of England. Find out who the Separatists were and why they had to leave England. Learn about the Pilgrims’ emigration to Holland—where they we