Objectives

As a result of completing this unit students should:

 

Demonstrate an awareness of the importance of treating others with respect and kindness.

 

Develop an awareness and acceptance of individual cultures and customs.

 

Remember what Thanksgiving is about while recognizing the valuable differences that we all have as individuals.

 

Exhibit good citizenship in the classroom, school, and community.

Use appropriate reading strategies to construct meaning from texts.

 

Acquire knowledge of cultural foods and methods of  preparing them. The student will follow written directions to prepare a cultural snack.
    

 

Interpret and evaluate information found in local historical documents while learning about a valuable community resource.

 

 

Compose a variety of written works, projects, and multimedia presentation that demonstrate learning and understanding.

 

Classify information by organizing it into charts and graphs.