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Social Studies
Exploring Modern Day Thanksgiving in America
Why does the president pardon a turkey every year? Why do so many of us eat turkey and pumpkin pie on this day? Have you ever wondered about where some of our favorite modern-day Thanksgiving traditions came from?
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45 minutes
per class
Meets once
8-12
year olds
2-6
learners per class
per learner
How does a "One-Time" class work?
Meets once at a scheduled time
Live video chat, recorded and monitored for safety and quality
Great for exploring new interests and different styles of teachers
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Description
Class Experience
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
45 minutes per week in class, and maybe some time outside of class.
Please note that this class is only exploring modern-day Thanksgiving in America and the reasons why we really celebrate the day. I do not discuss the old story of the pilgrims and that supposed "first Thanksgiving" - rather the history behind how this day became a national holiday - that modern-day Thanksgiving that now centers around food and family that we enjoy today.
Teacher
About Me
I love teaching children of all ages and find great joy in sharing my passions with them. My passions include history, nature, literature, philosophy, art, and science. Nothing brings me greater happiness than when a child learns something new...
