Promote lively discussions and a broader, more truthful view of Thanksgiving with this “2 Truths and a Lie” Thanksgiving game.
It’s the perfect Thanksgiving activity for middle or high schoolers because it keeps kids interested, gets them talking, and engagingly addresses Thanksgiving truths.
Some card topics are just for fun, while others are designed to correct inaccuracies and misconceptions of the past.
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In this activity, students will:
- READ (in pairs or groups) a “Two Truths and a Lie” card with 2 true facts about a Thanksgiving theme and one lie, inaccuracy of the past, or misinformation.
- DISCUSS which choice they believe is the lie on the card.
- Turn the card over to DISCOVER the lie and learn more about the truth.
Sample Card Topics Include: The First Menu, Thanksgiving History, Cranberries, Stuffing, Wampanoag Tribe, The Patuxet, Pilgrims, November, Football, plus many more – 28 cards total! (See preview for complete topic list.)
Teacher Notes:
- The cards are not visually fancy as they do not have clip art or color. This makes them printer-friendly.
- 28 cards are provided (4 cards per 8.5″ x 11″ page)
- Detailed teacher notes are provided.
- Please note that this Thanksgiving game is not editable.
- Please note that these cards are NOT science-themed, unlike most of our other products!
- Check out more resources in the science games section of our shop!
- Check out more resources in the Thanksgiving science section of our shop!
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