The True Story of Thanksgiving (Wampanoag and Patuxet Perspectives)

In these slides, students will learn a brief version of the true story of Thanksgiving from the perspectives of the Indigenous peoples involved. After much research, I have consolidated my findings into a story format that most elementary students can follow and process, while still acknowledging the violence and difficult aspects of this story. This slide deck would be a great starting point to give students background information on why Thanksgiving is celebrated in the United States, and can serve as an introduction to lessons about colonization. The slides end with a turn-and-talk "Quote Study", where students can reflect on their learning and share their thoughts.