This looks like a neat way to learn more about the history of why we celebrate. At the website, click on Voyage of the Mayflower, Daily Life, and Thanksgiving Feast.
The first link will take you to the nest of a Barn owl and her chicks.
Things to think about as you watch mama owl:
What do you know about owls? Does observing these owls confirm what you know? What do you not know about owls that you want to explore (babies? their habitat? food? etc.)
Search for more owl information. Record in your notebook.
The second link is info on Burrowing owls.
Cook these and I will gladly do all the washing up. Look through the ingredients list and let me know what we need.
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