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News for Students and Teacher Resources
6–12 Grade Level
Lesson Plan
Have students examine current issues facing the Wampanoag people, the ancestors of the Native American tribes who welcomed and helped the Pilgrims. Continue reading
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Discuss why many Americans are struggling this holiday season and how 2021 might be different Continue reading
Lesson Plan
This Thanksgiving, elevate student voice by teaching them how to listen. Based on StoryCorp’s The Great Thanksgiving Listen, students will record an interview with an elder relative and become part of America’s great oral history project. Continue reading
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Hear from a health expert about what to avoid this holiday season to stay safe Continue reading
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This Thanksgiving, teach students the importance of storytelling, and most of all, listening. Based on StoryCorp’s The Great Thanksgiving Listen, students will record an interview with an elder relative, hone interview and listening skills and become part of America’s great oral history project. Continue reading
