The Case of the Missing Pumpkin
Grades K-2
Investigate the phenomenon of decomposing pumpkins as a part of the plant's life cycle.

A Rafter of Turkeys
Grades 3-5
Discover how turkeys are raised on farms and identify turkey products.

The Great Debate: The Reintroduction of Wolves
Grades 6-8
Discover multiple perspectives concerning the reintroduction of wolves into the wild by researching pros and cons and participating in a debate.

The Geography of Thanksgiving Dinner
Grades 9-12
Identify common Thanksgiving foods and their farm source, determine if those foods can be produced locally, and locate the common origins of their Thanksgiving day dinner.

Mapping the Thanksgiving Harvest
Do you know where each of these Turkey Day staples are grown? Navigate through eight maps illustrating the geography of where cranberries, turkeys, sweet potatoes, potatoes, green beans, brussels sprouts, pumpkins, and pecans are grown.

“Time for Cranberries” by Lisl H. Detlefsen
From the cranberry bog to the Thanksgiving table, join Sam and his family as they harvest a classic American fruit. When the vines hang heavy with berries that the autumn winds have turned deep red, it's time for cranberries!

NAITC School Garden Center

Discover a wealth of resources offering practical information about gardening, including engaging lesson plans and activities to integrate gardening into core curriculum.