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November 2016
Your monthly go-to on how to make the most of Scholastic GO!
Spotlight of the Month | Thanksgiving History
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It's been almost 396 years since the first Thanksgiving, and we've got a feast of holiday history to help you celebrate! This month, our team has dug up some great articles on early American settlers, a fantastic lesson plan on American Indians, and even a fun quiz to test your Turkey IQ. So gobble up these great resources and kick off your holiday season with Scholastic GO!
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This Month in History | November
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1860: Abraham Lincoln, a Republican, was elected president of the United States, defeating the Northern Democrat Stephen A. Douglas, the Southern Democrat John C. Breckinridge, and the Constitutional Union candidate John Bell.
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1838: The Mayflower, carrying the Pilgrims to America, came in sight of Cape Cod.
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1789: The first national Thanksgiving Day as proclaimed by George Washington. In 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt formally established the fourth Thursday in November as Thanksgiving Day.
See more in Today in History.
Event Planner
November 1–30
American Indian Heritage Month
IDEA: Celebrate Native Americans by holding a special day of activities that honor aboriginal peoples.
November 6
Daylight Savings Time Ends
IDEA: Ask students to discuss how “turning back the clock” will affect their lives.
November 8
Election Day
IDEA: Hold mock elections for the office of president.
November 24
Thanksgiving Day
IDEA: As a class, organize a food drive and collect nonperishable food to donate to a local charity or food bank that helps the needy.
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