Thanksgiving Resources from PBS Learning Media - NCCE's Tech Savvy Teacher Blog

The First Thanksgiving: Fact or Fiction?

Explore the history behind the first official Thanksgiving and find out the truth!

The first official Thanksgiving was first observed by Pilgrims in 1621, or was it? Dive into this collection of videos to learn more about the origins of the Thanksgiving holiday tradition. Explore Resource

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES

All About Thanksgiving | Grades 2nd-6th

Thanksgiving is a day for us to remember what we’re thankful for. Uncover the history behind Thanksgiving with this short video! Discover More

Thanksgiving Food in Space | Grades 3rd-8th

Discover how astronauts have to prepare a meal aboard the International Space Station using specially packaged dehydrated foods. Discover More

The Pilgrims | Grade 2nd-12th

Watch and discover historical reenactments and expert interviews that tell the Pilgrims’ story from both European and Native perspectives with this American Experience collection. Learn how two key pacts helped to secure the Pilgrims’ future in New England. Discover More

NEWS

StoryCorps: The Great Thanksgiving Listen

The Great Thanksgiving Listen is a national education project that empowers high school students to create an oral history of the contemporary United States by recording an interview with an elder over the Thanksgiving weekend. Learn how you and your students can get involved! Learn More

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December 7, 2016

WEBINAR | FOSTERING CITIZEN JOURNALISTS

Learn ways you can leverage the power of mobile video – allowing students to make deeper connections between subjects. Register Now

December 13, 2016

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