Churning Up Chores (Grades 2–4)
Settlers moved into an area and immediately began the hard work
of establishing their household. Without the support of already
developed communities, they had to work nearly dawn to dusk to meet
the basic needs of their families. Students will experience the
everyday life of settlers in 19th-century Indiana—cooking over a fire, churning butter and dipping candles.
Standards:
Soc. Studies 2.1.1, 2.1.2, 2.5.1, 3.1.2, 3.1.7, 3.5.5, 4.4.1; Science 2.3.5, 2.3.6, 3.22, 3.25, 4.3.11
Trail of the Trade (Grades 3–6)
Trade accounted for much of the early interaction between settlers
and Native Americans. This program examines Lenape (Delaware) Indian
culture and traces the history of contact between the Lenape and
European settlers. Topics include trade, treaties, daily life and,
ultimately, Lenape removal. Students learn about fur items, early clay pottery and daily activities.
Standards: Soc.Studies 3.1.1, 3.1.7, 3.4.3, 3.5.5, 4.1.2, 4.1.3, 4.1.5, 4.4.3,
5.1.7, 5.3.11, 5.4.7, 6.1.18, 6.4.1; Science 2.3.5, 2.3.6, 3.2.2, 3.2.5, 4.3.11
From Grain to Table (Grades 2–4)
Learn about the importance of agriculture on the 1886 Zimmerman
Farm through hands-on activities. Help a farmer plant,
harvest, husk and shell corn using a variety of authentic equipment.
Also, learn how corn is used as food for people and livestock.
Standards:
Soc. Studies 2.1.1, 2.3.7, 2.4.1, 3.1.7, 3.4.4, 4.1.9; Science 2.4.3, 3.4.4, 4.1.7
Science of the Past (Grades 6–8)
Take a closer look at science of the past and compare it to the present. Students will receive question sheets to guide discussions and record information while visiting three historic area posts. In the Loom House, we will talk about the process of dyeing textiles. Our visit to the pottery shop will focus on the process of firing and decorating pottery. At Dr. Campbell's we'll find out what early 19th-century doctors thought caused illness and how they treated ailments. See how in the 1800s, just like today, science and math were part of everyday life.
Standards: Science 6.1.9, 6.4.13, 7.3.13, 7.6.1, 7.6.4,
8.1.1, 8.1.8, 8.2.7; Soc. Studies 6.5.3, 6.5.5, 7.5.4, 7.5.9, 8.4.6,
8.5.7; Math 6.2.6, 6.2.7, 6.7.1, 7.2.1, 7.7.1, 8.2.1, 8.5.2, 8.7.1
Movin’ West (Grades 4–6)
Length: 3 hours
This living history simulation explores the experiences of early
settlers as they moved west. Students will role-play pioneers who
have just sold their farms in Ohio and are moving west to settle
in Indiana. Activities include selecting goods to take west, buying
land at an auction and using 19th-century tools. Students will work
cooperatively to make decisions and will learn the consequences
of their decisions as circumstances arise in their new home.
Standards: 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; Math 4.5.10, 6.2.3