Ultimate Thanksgiving Activities Bundle | Agriculture, Math, Reading, History & More
Make November lesson planning easier with this Ultimate Thanksgiving Activities Bundle, featuring 15 printable resources that connect Thanksgiving to agriculture, math, reading comprehension, history, research, plant science, animal science, and seasonal classroom celebrations.
Designed primarily for middle school and high school classrooms, with several activities suitable for younger students, this collection gives teachers a mix of meaningful academic assignments and lighter seasonal activities. Whether you need a complete lesson, independent assignment, substitute teacher plan, or something engaging before Thanksgiving break, this bundle provides plenty of options.
What's Included
Agriculture, Math & Research Activities
- Farmer's Share of Thanksgiving Dinner: Students plan a holiday meal, research grocery prices, calculate farmers' shares of retail prices, and explore agricultural economics.
- Plan a Parade Project: A real-world math project involving map scales, distance calculations, parade float design, materials research, and budgeting.
- Where Does Your Thanksgiving Dinner Come From?: A nine-option choice board where students research the origins, production, and history of traditional Thanksgiving foods.
Reading Comprehension & History
- Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade History: A nonfiction reading passage exploring the parade's origins, traditions, and evolution, with six comprehension questions.
- Thanksgiving Traditions in Canada vs. USA: A reading passage and Venn diagram comparing Thanksgiving celebrations in two countries.
- The First Thanksgiving: A historical reading about the 1621 harvest celebration, a ten-question true-or-false activity, and a past-versus-present Venn diagram.
Plant Science & Animal Science
- Parts of a Turkey: An external turkey anatomy labeling activity with a labeled reference diagram.
- Parts of a Pumpkin: Pumpkin anatomy worksheets with labeled, blank, and cut-and-paste options.
- Parts of an Apple: Apple anatomy labeling worksheets with differentiated versions.
- Parts of an Ear of Corn: Corn anatomy labeling worksheets with word bank and no-word-bank options.
- Parts of a Leaf: Leaf anatomy labeling worksheets with a cut-and-paste activity.
Thanksgiving Puzzles, Crafts & Classroom Extras
- Thanksgiving Puzzle Pack: Crossword, word search, double puzzle, and hidden message activities with answer keys.
- Classroom Thanksgiving Party Kit: Scavenger hunts, activity mats, coloring pages, seven printable crafts, and Thanksgiving decorations.
- Thanksgiving Favor Tags: Eight printable “So Thankful for You!” gift tags for classroom treats, goodie bags, and small gifts.
- Pumpkin Pie in a Bag: A no-bake Thanksgiving cooking activity with printable student directions.
Classroom Uses
- Thanksgiving and November lesson planning
- Middle school and high school agriculture classes
- Agricultural economics and applied math activities
- Plant science, animal science, and food systems lessons
- Reading comprehension and social studies assignments
- Independent research and project-based learning
- Substitute teacher plans and early finisher activities
- Elementary classroom celebrations and activity stations
- Thanksgiving week activities and pre-break classroom time
Format
- 15 printable Thanksgiving resources
- PDF worksheets, reading passages, projects, puzzles, crafts, and classroom extras
- Applicable answer keys and reference pages included
- Mix of independent, small-group, and whole-class activities
- Internet access recommended for certain research projects
- Additional supplies required for some crafts and hands-on activities
- Non-editable printable resources
- Digital download; no physical product
Terms of Use: Licensed for one classroom only. Redistribution or sharing with other teachers, classrooms, or schools is prohibited without written permission from Rooted in the Classroom.
