Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to understand the history and significance of covered bridges in the United States.

Materials and Prep

Materials: Paper, crayons or markers, internet access (optional)

Prep: None

Activities

1. Research: Use the internet or books to learn about the history of covered bridges in the United States.

2. Drawing: Draw a picture of a covered bridge and color it in using your crayons or markers.

3. Storytelling: Create a story about a journey through a covered bridge and share it with your family or friends.

Second Grade Talking Points

• Covered bridges are special because they have a roof and walls made of wood. They were built a long time ago to help people cross rivers and streams. You can say, "Covered bridges are like little houses for roads. They were built a long time ago to help people cross rivers and streams."
• Some covered bridges are very old and have interesting stories. You can say, "Some covered bridges are very old, and they have interesting stories about the people who built them and the things that happened near them."
• Covered bridges are important parts of history in the United States. You can say, "Covered bridges are important because they are part of the history of how people traveled and built things in the United States."