School in Pioneer Times

by Kerry A. Graves

Overview

Explores the school day of a pioneer child. Details about the schoolteachers, schoolhouses and learning are described. Includes an activity to connect today’s reader with the past.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781666310566
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2021
Series:	It's Back to School ... Way Back!
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	40 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 A New Home in the West 4

Chapter 2 Schooling on the Western Frontier 12

Chapter 3 Pioneer Schoolhouses 16

Chapter 4 School Days 20

Chapter 5 Spelling Bees and Examinations 26

Map 8

Project 29

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Critical Thinking Using The Common Core 32

Index 32

Interviews

Historical images and engaging text will help readers learn about history in a way that relates to them; Fun activities that kids can do at home help support an understanding of the text; Common Core discussion questions will build upon the understanding of the text; Infographics visually emphasize key points in the text