by Amanda Bennett
Remember the times that you spent playing make-believe pioneers or building forts in the backyard? What a thrill to try to build a fort from Dad's leftover lumber scraps, listen to all of the sounds of nature, and try to "move like an Indian" through the underbrush without cracking a twig! Many a child has spent countless hours at this kind of play in America. This study allows the same type of creativity while focusing closely on the details of the pioneer era in our country.
The lives of the pioneers were less complicated in many ways. They made do with what they had, observed the beauty of nature, and encountered adventure and challenge on a daily basis. They experienced a different pace of life. There are many valuable lessons to be learned from these people and times.
This study covers the early expansion of our country, from thirteen colonies to the massive move westward along the Oregon Trail. This era was an exciting and challenging time for America, for both the government and the people. Some of the topics include:
- Daily lives of the pioneers
- American history
- Geography of the United States
- North American Indians
- Transportation in early America
This unit study is on interactive CD-ROM, in PDF format. With over 200 clickable links written into the study, the daily lessons come alive for the students. The Internet links provide a tremendous resource for a unit study, and help your student develop research skills while enjoying the learning process. Each study contains 20 days of lesson plans for two levels, Lower Level (elementary) and Upper Level (Jr/Sr High). The study also includes many online resources, book suggestions, project ideas, and much more. A fascinating learning adventure for everyone! 112 pages, printable for your family's use.
