Smithsonian's History Explorer Resources Related To "Blog Post: American History Told Through Squash"

You are the Historian: The First Thanksgiving

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 13:02:31 GMT

This interactive Web site from Plimoth Plantation, a Smithsonian Affiliate, focuses on clarifying fact and fiction surrounding the "First Thanksgiving." Students use audio from Plimoth Plantation historians, images of artifacts, and a glossary to answer questions and explore the lives of the Wamapanoag and English settlers, and their interactions. The presentation encourages critical thinking and historical investigation. A related Teacher's Guide includes a bibliography, educational standards alignment, and printable versions of the Web site's content. This site works best in Internet Explorer 5+. The site is most appropriate for children in grades two through six.

History Explorer Podcast: Thanksgiving and Harvest Celebrations

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:49:30 GMT

In this episode of the History Explorer podcast series, curator Rayna Green discusses the history of Thanksgiving, American Indian foodways, and what how and what we eat can teach us about American history. The teacher guide includes discussion questions and a student worksheet.

American Indian Perspectives on Thanksgiving

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 12:13:36 GMT

The resources American Indian Perspectives on Thanksgiving, Harvest Ceremony: Beyond the Thanksgiving Myth from the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian examine the deeper meaning of the Thanksgiving holiday for American Indians through the themes of environment, community, encounters, and innovations and provide information on the history of the Wampanoag people and the ceremony that inspired our Thanksgiving celebrations.