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Early Settlers: History - Hands On

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Early Settlers: History - Hands On preview

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Front and back book covers identify grades 1–4, author Robynne Eagan, and activities about settler life.
Front and back covers of the history activity book
Title page credits author Robynne Eagan and illustrator Judy Hierstein above a covered wagon illustration.
Title page of the history activity book
Table of contents lists lessons on settler travel, homes, food, chores, games, and projects on pages 5–32.
Contents guide to the book’s lessons and projects
Teacher and parent introduction explains the book’s hands-on study of settler homes, farms, and communities.
Introductory letter to teachers and parents
Opening activity lesson includes a challenge to forgo modern conveniences and directions for a settler diary.
Opening lesson: Bring History Alive
New Frontiers lesson introduces North American settlers, reasons for migration, and a What Would You Do prompt.
Background lesson on settlers and migration
Immigration lesson asks students to plan Tommy’s journey from Ireland and create pamphlets about settlement.
Journey planning and settlement pamphlet activities
Travel lesson describes ocean crossings and the Oregon Trail, with route mapping and a settler walking activity.
Lesson on settler journeys over sea and land
Pack Your Sack lesson asks students to compare supply lists and introduces tools used in pioneer homes and farms.
Packing activity and pioneer tools reading
Settler housing lesson explains clearing land and log cabins, then gives directions for building a model cabin.
Housing lesson and model log cabin project
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'Early Settlers: History - Hands On' Teaching Resource

Explore the rich tapestry of early American history with this immersive educational resource. Designed for Grades 1 through 4, 'Early Settlers: History - Hands On' takes learning beyond textbooks, inviting students to recreate the lives of America's first settlers in a hands-on, interactive way.

A New Approach to History Lessons

Traditional theoretical instruction takes a backseat with the 'Hands-On' approach:

  • Inspired by true events: Students learn how settlers built huts using materials like sod bricks and straw coverings.
  • Versatile: The activity can be implemented as a group project or as individual homework assignments where each student creates their own miniature settlement at home.

A Seamless Integration into Your Existing Curriculum

This teaching resource comes in the form of seamless lesson plans that are:

  • - Ready to implement: It provides ready-to-implement instructions along with historical context.
  • - Tailored to fit needs: Educators can modify lessons based on different classes and individual students.

Digitally Ready Lessons Plans

The Early Settler's History -Hands-On is available in PDF format ensuring availability on all digital platforms. It also negates any need for specialized software installations.

The Outcome

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Redefining classroom instruction, this method captures learners’ curiosity while equipping them with vital historical knowledge leading towards their overall development.

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