The First Thanksgiving. Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

Bring discussion of Thanksgiving into any class with a variety of lesson plans, activities and book suggestions from Verizon Thinkfinity Content Partners.

"Thank You, Sarah: The Woman Who Saved Thanksgiving" by Laurie Halse Anderson
Classroom Activity from ReadWriteThink
Use Sarah's story as inspiration for students to think about things they can urge others to do to make a difference in their communities.

Myth and Truth: The First Thanksgiving
Lesson Plan from ReadWriteThink
This lesson plan for grades 6–8 explores the stories and myths surrounding the Wampanoag, the pilgrims, and the "First Thanksgiving," by analyzing memories, books, videos, and firsthand accounts of the events.

Packing the Pilgrim's Trunk: Personalizing History in the Elementary Classroom
Lesson Plan from ReadWriteThink
Help young students understand who the Pilgrims were, how they came to North America, and how they adapted and built new lives at Plymouth Colony, by exploring connections between their own life experiences and those of the Pilgrims.

Let's Talk Turkey: The Cost of Thanksgiving Dinner
Lesson Plan from EconEdLink
Have you ever wondered what it costs to prepare a traditional Thanksgiving meal of turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes, pumpkin pie, cranberries, and other goodies? Find out with this secondary lesson about the costs related to celebrating America's first national holiday.

Thanksgiving Booklist
Booklist from ReadWriteThink
This printable list of books about Thanksgiving includes picture books, early chapter books, and books for middle and high school classrooms.