Lesson Plan Title : Thanksgiving Myths

Age Range: Grade 6 through grade 8 (Middle School)

Overview and Purpose: Several of the Thanksgiving "facts" we teach our children are historically inaccurate. This lesson will help students separate this holiday's facts from fiction.

Objective: The student will be able to name five Thanksgiving myths and provide the correct information about the myth.

Resources:

Internet access for each student

Activities:

Have students research Thanksgiving on the internet and find five myths about the holiday. Have them write a paragraph explaining how each inaccuracy began and what the correct information is. Come together as a class and discuss the students' findings.

Wrap Up:

You can introduce this lesson by naming some common myths that the students would be familiar with and discussing whether they are fact or fiction.