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Eric.ed.gov – Whitman Mission Teacher’s Guide.

Posted on by Troels Gannerup Christensen - Læst 18 gange

eric.ed.gov har udgivet: Marcus and Narcissa Whitman, from a settled area of upstate New York, arrived in Old Oregon Country (what is now eastern Washington) in 1836 to make a new home for themselves and their companions. This was also the land of the Cayuse Indians. This teacher’s guide to the Whitman Mission Museum (Washington) is designed to develop an understanding of the two strong, vibrant cultures that met and eventually clashed at the Whitman Mission. The guide presents general information and is divided into the following sections: (1) “Cayuse Indians”; (2) “Whitmans and the Pioneers”; (3) “Science Activities”; (4) “Art Activities”; (5) “Math Activities”; (6) “Map Activities”; (7) “Writing/Spelling”; (8) “Physical Education Activities”; (9) “Social Studies”; and (10) “Appendix.” The appendix includes recipes, books, and films that are available… Continue Reading →

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Eric.ed.gov – Oregon Trail Teacher’s Guide.

Posted on by Troels Gannerup Christensen - Læst 17 gange

eric.ed.gov har udgivet: The road to the U.S. West, known as the Oregon Trail, had its first real traffic in 1843 when a group of about 1000 people left Independence, Missouri and traveled west. This teacher’s guide contains short descriptions of the main landmarks and stopping points that were significant along the northwest portion of the Oregon Trail. The guide is primarily devoted to the geographical areas and peoples found around and about these important locations. It is divided into the following sections: (1) “Historical Highlights”; (2) “Indians/The First People in Oregon”; (3) “The Missionaries”; (4) “The Pioneers”; (5) “Social Studies Activities”; (6) “Map Activities”; (7) “Language Arts”; (8) “Science Activities”; (9) “Math Activities”; (10) “Art Activity Suggestions”; (11) “Physical Education Activities”; and (12) “Appendix.” A Teacher’s Guide Evaluation Form… Continue Reading →