Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will learn about life on the prairie through the adventures of the Little House series and explore related English, History, Math, and Science concepts.
Materials and Prep
Materials: Paper, pen/pencil, ruler, coloring supplies, Little House on the Prairie book or related resources.
Prep: Familiarize yourself with the Little House on the Prairie book or TV series.
Activities
- English: Write a short story about a day in the life of Laura Ingalls Wilder.
- History: Research about pioneer life and create a timeline of important events in the Little House series.
- Math: Measure and draw the dimensions of a typical prairie house using a ruler.
- Science: Explore the plants and animals mentioned in the Little House series and draw a nature journal.
Talking Points
- English: "Let's imagine we are Laura Ingalls Wilder. What would you write in your diary about your day on the prairie?"
- History: "Pioneers like Laura had to build their own homes and grow their own food. What do you think that was like?"
- Math: "Using your ruler, let's measure and draw the size of a prairie house. How big do you think it was?"
- Science: "Laura often talked about the animals and plants around her. Can you draw and describe one of the animals she encountered?"