Instructions
Complete the following activities based on your experience at the state park during the frontier days. Be thoughtful and creative in your responses!
Art
Create a drawing or a painting that illustrates a scene from the 19th century pioneer life that you found interesting. Describe your artwork below:
English
Write a short story (5-7 sentences) from the perspective of a pioneer living in the 19th century. What challenges do they face? What do they see around them?
History
List three important events or inventions from the 19th century that changed the lives of pioneers. Explain why each is significant.
- Event/Invention 1: ____________________________
- Significance: _______________________________
- Event/Invention 2: ____________________________
- Significance: _______________________________
- Event/Invention 3: ____________________________
- Significance: _______________________________
Math
Suppose a pioneer family had to travel 200 miles to reach their new home. If they traveled 10 miles each day, how many days would it take them to arrive? Show your calculation below:
Music
Research a popular song that pioneers might have sung on their journey. Name the song and summarize its theme.
Song: ________________________________________
Theme: ______________________________________
Physical Education
Describe a physical activity that pioneers would have participated in. How did it help them during their journey?
Science
Pioneers relied on natural resources for survival. Name two resources they used and explain how they used them.
- Resource 1: _______________________
- How it was used: ____________________
- Resource 2: _______________________
- How it was used: ____________________
Social Studies
Consider the various cultures and communities that existed during the 19th century. Identify one group of people, describe their way of life, and how they interacted with pioneers.