Programs
A Traveler’s Tale (Grades 2–4)
View a 19th-century journey through the experiences of a seasoned
traveler. How do traveling conditions compare to those of today?
No traveler is complete without a bag and journal. Take a look inside
each to know where this adventurer has been. Students will complete
a craft activity that simulates the roads of 1836.
| Length: |
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1 hour |
| Cost: |
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$100 plus estimated mileage |
| Standards: |
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Soc. Studies 2.1.1, 2.1.2, 3.1.4, 3.1.7, 4.1.6, 4.3.8, 4.5.5 |
Hand-Me-Down History (Grades 1-3)
Learning the stories and traditions passed from one generation to
another helps young people see the links between the past and present.
Students will learn about the roots of Indiana culture through toys,
games, songs and stories.
| Length: |
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1 hour |
| Cost: |
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$100 plus estimated mileage |
| Standards: |
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Soc. Studies 1.1.1, 1.1.2, 1.5.5, 2.1.1, 2.5.4, 3.1.7, 3.5.5 |
Movin’ West (Grades 4-6)
Explore what early settlers experienced when they moved west. Students
role-play settlers who have sold their farms in Ohio and are moving
west to Indiana.
| Length: |
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2 hours |
| Cost: |
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$150 plus estimated mileage |
| Standards: |
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Soc. Studies 4.1.6, 4.3.8, 4.4.1, 4.4.4, 5.3.11, 5.4.6, 5.5.1,
6.3.13, 6.3.15 |
Pioneer Sampler (Pre-K-Grade 1,
ages 3-7)
This program exposes the young learner to concepts of early Indiana
peoples. Students learn about pioneer and Native American living
through a sampling of hands-on, seasonal activities such as butter
churning and corn grinding.
| Length: |
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45 minutes |
| Cost: |
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$75 plus estimated mileage |
| Standards: |
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Soc. Studies K.1.1, K.1.4, 1.1.1, 1.1.2 |
Time-Traveling Teacher (Grades 1-4)
Education in the 1800s comes alive with a visit from the schoolmaster
or schoolmistress. The teacher will bring slates and readers to
practice reading, spelling and ciphering. The program includes games
settlers played.
| Length: |
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1 hour |
| Cost: |
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$100 plus estimated mileage |
| Standards: |
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Soc. Studies 1.1.1, 2.1.1, 2.1.2, 2.5.1, 3.1.7, 4.5.2 |