Celebrated on the 2nd Monday of October in Canada and on the fourth Thursday of November in the US, this day is a time set aside to give thanks and gratitude. Normally, friends and families gather for Thanksgiving dinner.
Regular Websites
Deconstructing the Myths of "The First Thanksgiving"
Presents 11 common myths about Thanksgiving with information about why each one is indeed a myth. - Deconstructing the Myths of "The First Thanksgiving"
http://www.oyate.org/resources/shortthanks.html
Puts forward videos, the history of this holiday, information about turducken and the first football broadcast on Thanksgiving. - History.com: Thanksgiving
http://www.history.com/content/thanksgiving
Features lesson plans with project ideas, recipes, activities and links to other projects for Pre-K through 12th grade. - Mr. Donn: Thanksgiving
http://holidays.mrdonn.org/thanksgiving.html