The First Thanksgiving

The internet has an abundance of information and research about the Wampanoag and Pilgrim Thanksgiving perspectives.  Below are many resources for personal research and classroom use.  


Information and Research

• Harvest Traditions and Thanksgiving-Dr. Kay McGowan
• William Gradford and the First Thanksgiving
• Thanksgiving
• Fourth Graders Study Lenape Culture
• Native American Heritage Days-MSU
• Thanksgiving A Native American View

Classroom Resources: The Wampanoag Side of the First Thanksgiving Story

• Wampanoags and Plimoth Plantation, Home of the First Thanksgiving
• Wampanoag Side of the First Thanksgiving Story

Classroom Resources: Plimoth Plantation

• Plimoth for Kids-interactive website
• Plimoth Virtual Thanksgiving Field Trip
• Talk Like a Pilgrim
• Wampanoag Recipes
• Pilgrim Recipes
• Plimoth Rock Reenactment
• Mayflower Compact-photos of the original text
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• More Photos

National American Indian Heritage Month

National American Indian Heritage Month

The Idaho Mythweaver and the Kalispel Tribe are sponsoring a presentation focusing on the culture and history of the Kalispel Tribe.  Kalispel Cultural Director, Francis Cullooyay and author, Jane Fritz will share.  

Date:  November 10th 

Location:  Museum of Arts and Culture in Spokane, Washington.

Time: 3:00 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Cost: Free Admission (limited seating)



Smithsonian

Classroom Lessons and Ideas

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Deep Creek Canyon

If you love to study fossils and rock formations Deep Creek is a great choice.  In the summers of 1966 and 1967 experts studied and identified fossil insects at Deep Creek Canyon.  The large basaltic rock formations sometimes create an erie mood.  Our family loves to take this hike because of the geology, wildlife, and history.  Below are some historical photos of Deep Creek Canyon (years, 1923-1926).

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Plan a Hike

REI Hike

Mailing May

It is pleasure to read a piece of historical fiction that takes place in the Inland Northwest.  "Mailing May," written by Michael Tunnell is a wonderful story. On February 19, 1914 Charlotte May Pierstorff was mailed from Grangeville to Lewiston, Idaho.  Charlotte was sent as a "baby chick" for fifty-three cents.  My 4th grade students enjoyed this story.

Green Bluff Charm and History

Green Bluff

Cooler temperatures, bold colorful trees, and ripe pumpkins bring a new energy to the Inland Northwest.  Harvest in Washington State is the time for family, friends, and celebration.  Many families are familiar with Green Bluff located in Colbert, Washington.  The Green Bluff Growers’ Association started in 1902.  There are over 46 different farms.  Each farm has its own expertise and charm.  Corn maizes, pumpkin patches, pumpkin chunkin, tractors, apple orchards, crafts, carmel, antiques, and apple pies are all on the bluff!

Farm Chicks on Green Bluff

Pumpkin History

http://www.history.org/foundation/journal/autumn09/pumpkins.cfm

http://homecooking.about.com/od/foodhistory/a/pumpkinhistory.htm

http://www.history.org/kids/games/pumpkinpatterns.cfm

http://www.history.com/videos/pumpkin-carving-history-of-the-jack-olantern

Pumpkin Math

http://store.aimsedu.org/aims_store/e-activities/2-3-math/measurement-en-2/area-en-2/

http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/lesson/lesson028.shtml

http://www.pumpkinnook.com//giants/record.htm#bigones



High Country Orchard

The Camping Trip that Changed America: Book Review

I just read the "Camping Trip that Changed America."  This tale is based on the true story of John Muir and President Theodore Roosevelt's camping trip.  The 65-year-old Muir was persuaded by his friends to take this "politician" on a tour of the Yosemite Valley. Would this camping trip motivate President Roosevelt to use federal law to protect U.S. forests? Yes! Roosevelt saved more wildland than any other president in history.  What a great book for the classroom!