Pilgrims and Thanksgiving Challenges

Pilgrims and Thanksgiving Challenges

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies

3rd - 5th Grade

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Created by

Emma Peterson

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The video introduces Thanksgiving, a significant American holiday, and explores its origins. It explains how the Pilgrims, who arrived in America in 1620, faced a harsh winter and were aided by Native Americans in learning to farm. This led to a successful harvest and the first Thanksgiving feast, shared with Native Americans. Today, Thanksgiving is a time for Americans to express gratitude for family, food, and health. The video encourages viewers to subscribe for more content.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main activities people do on Thanksgiving in America?

Go skiing

Visit museums

Watch parades

Go to the beach

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were the Pilgrims?

A group of Spanish settlers

A group of French explorers

A group of Englishmen

A group of Native Americans

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenge did the Pilgrims face during their first winter in America?

Lack of water

Lack of food

Lack of clothing

Lack of shelter

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who helped the Pilgrims learn to grow food in America?

The Spanish explorers

The British soldiers

The Native Americans

The French settlers

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the Pilgrims do after gathering a big harvest?

They moved to another land

They had a fancy dinner

They built a new ship

They went back to England

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one thing people give thanks for on Thanksgiving today?

Expensive jewelry

New cars

Luxury vacations

Family

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common way people celebrate Thanksgiving in modern times?

By going to a theme park

By attending a concert

By having a family dinner

By going on a road trip