A Third Grade Learning Web
Created by: Amber Parrish, Stacey Pruett, and Kenya Turner
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A Third Grade Learning Web |
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Created by: Amber Parrish, Stacey Pruett, and Kenya Turner |
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Problem The living conditions of today are a lot different from when the first settlers landed on Plymouth Rock. Our idea of basic needs have changed to fit our time and culture. However, the true basic needs have not changed. William Bradford, the governor of the Plymouth Colony, has invited you to celebrate the First Harvest with the Native Americans and Pilgrims. This is indeed a great honor! In order to make the proper impression you must know what to wear, what foods to provide, and how to interact with the two diverse groups. Take a voyage back in time to gather the information needed to solve your problem!
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Activity 1: What was life like for the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag? (Comprehension, Analysis)
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Complete the educated guess (your opinion) column on the cultural charts handouts. Then use the following links to research the life of the Pilgrims and Wampanoag. Write two facts about the Pilgrims and Wampanoag for each topic in the primary source column on correct sheets. |
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Activity 2: What really happened on The First Thanksgiving? (Comprehension, Application, Analysis)
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Use the following link to discover facts from myths about The First Thanksgiving. Be sure to go completely through each section starting with Fact or Myth and ending with Share What You've Discovered. Pay close attention because you will be responsible for typing information on one of the Exhibit Labels from a picture of your choice. |
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Activity 3: How will you solve your problem? (Comprehension, Analysis, Synthesis, Evaluation) |
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Use the following link to create a PowerPoint presentation comparing and contrasting the information on how you will solve your problem. Before you begin to type save PowerPoint as your groups name. To add your information, open the PowerPoint link and click onto slides . |
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Activity 4: Create a Friendly Letter (Synthesis, Application) |
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Use the following links to view and create a friendly letter thanking Governor William Bradford for inviting you to attend The First Harvest. When you open the letter save it as your groups name and start typing.
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Activity 5: Create a Graph of the Class's Favorite Thanksgiving Food.
(Knowledge, Comprehension, Synthesis, Evaluation) |
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You will poll the class to find everyone's favorite Thanksgiving food. Use the following link to Excel to create a graph that depicts the information collected. |
