Thanksgiving History Research Organizer
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Thanksgiving History Research Organizer" is written for 7th Grade (Ages 12-13). A 6th grader who is already steady on Culture: Holidays and Heritage can use it too, and an older student can use it as a short review.
2 pages in this set
7th grade social studies worksheet: research Thanksgiving with three source cards, from the 1621 harvest gathering to the 1941 law. Answer key included. Part of our holiday research culture: holidays and heritage collection.
How do I use this worksheet?
Pick the holiday that fits your unit, or read several in a row to compare calendars. Remind students to cite only what the cards say.
What students will practice
- Students will use only three source cards to fill an organizer on Thanksgiving history.
- Students will record the year, people and importance of each event.
- Students will explain how the 1970 National Day of Mourning changed how the history is told.
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FAQ
How do I use this holiday research worksheet?
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Pick the holiday that fits your unit, or read several in a row to compare calendars. Remind students to cite only what the cards say.
What does this worksheet teach?
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Research Thanksgiving with three source cards, from the 1621 harvest gathering to the 1941 law. The directions on the page read: Read the three source cards. You will use them on page 2. An answer key is included.
Can I use this holiday research worksheet for homeschool or classroom?
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Yes, both. We made it for 7th grade Culture: Holidays and Heritage, and it works the same at home or at school. At home, a student can work through it alone and then go over it with you, which shows quickly what is solid and what needs another look. In class it works as independent practice, homework or a warm-up, and you can print one copy or a full set.
How do students research a holiday with these sheets?
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Page 1 gives three source cards and students fill in an organizer using only those cards. On several sheets they also write the letter of the card they used for each row.
Which holidays are included?
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There are sheets on Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Lunar New Year, Passover, Ramadan and winter solstice traditions. Each is written to be neutral and describes what observers do.
Do the sheets include math?
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Some do. Students count days in a date table for Hanukkah and Ramadan, find the order of years in the Lunar New Year animal cycle and compare Western and Orthodox Easter dates.
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Worksheet Details
| Grade | 7th Grade |
| Subject | Social Studies |
| Topic | Culture: Holidays and Heritage |
| Pages | 2 pages |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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