Thanksgiving

# From Heritage to Harvest Learn about Thanksgiving with your students by exploring its origins, harvest ceremonies and the Indigenous people who shaped its history. Students can experience a recreation of the 1621 Thanksgiving, compare past and present celebrations, learn about harvest traditions in the USA and Canada and connect with the homeland of the Wampanoag people, who lived in the region long before European settlers. ## Key Learning Outcomes: 1. Engage in discussions that respect Indigenous perspectives, recognizing Thanksgiving's complex history and values of gratitude, community, and respect for the land 2. Explain the historical significance of Thanksgiving, outlining what was eaten, the purpose of the gathering and who attended 3. Compare similarities and differences between contemporary Thanksgiving celebrations and those of the past ## How to Use This Playlist: This playlist includes a range of resources designed to teach students about Thanksgiving origins, traditions and different cultural perspectives. You can also use this playlist to discover Indigenous traditions and customs, celebrating Indigenous people and their perspectives. To preview a track, scroll down and select the track to preview. Here are some suggestions on how to use the resources: ***360 Image – Indigenous Homelands*** - Using these images, prompt students to reflect on the holiday and its complex history. While the holiday is often associated with a peaceful gathering between Pilgrims and Native Americans, the reality is far more complicated. How can exploring places like Menemsha Hills, Massachusetts, North America, and Telkwa in British Colombia, Canada, help us reframe Thanksgiving? In what ways can we honor the land and its Indigenous histories while celebrating the holiday? And why do many Indigenous people now mark Thanksgiving as a National Day of Mourning? - Menemsha Hills - Telkwa aerial ***360 Images & 3D Model – Indigenous Traditions, Legacy, and Customs*** - Explore this curated collection of 360° images and 3D models that introduce students to the rich traditions and sacred spaces of Indigenous cultures across North America. Journey to the Kispiox poles of the Gitksan people in British Columbia, the historic kivas of the Ancestral Puebloans in Colorado, and the traditional dwellings of the Apsáalooke people in present-day southern Montana. Discover the annual Pow Wow honoring the Treaty of Friendship with the Lenni Lenape people in Shackamaxon on Indigenous Peoples’ Day, and the artistry of the Haida people in British Columbia, Canada. These immersive visuals encourage a thoughtful, respectful understanding of Indigenous cultures. - Dancing at Shackamaxon - Apsáalooke Crow Nation Teepees - Cliff Palace Mesa Verde National Park - Kispiox Totem Poles 2 - Haida totem pole ***Thanksgiving Explorable Scene*** - Use this scene to allow students to explore one perspective of the traditional origins of the 1621 celebratory feast that is now remembered by many as "America's first recorded Thanksgiving" between the Pilgrims and the Indigenous Americans. - [Thanksgiving](https://edvr.se/zQw-EKp-tex/thanksgiving-festival-celebrate) ***360 Images - Cultural Traditions*** - Explore Thanksgiving traditions through this collection of 360 images. From painting gourds to sharing meals, these visuals highlight the cultural practices that give the holiday meaning. Use them to discover how people worldwide celebrate Thanksgiving and how different communities have influenced these traditions. - Nov 2012 Thanksgiving Parade3 - Painting Gourds at Balls Falls - Dinner with the Prestons and Friends