Module 2 :
Navigation, Transportation, & Currency
This school year, explore Conner Prairie in a whole new way! This digital curriculum will assist you in fostering learning and inspiring curiosity with your students.
Conner Prairie in the Classroom's Module 2 covers three primary topics; navigation, transportation, and currency. You can complete the module in one sitting, however, there are natural breaks between sections should you choose to space the content out to best serve your students. Below you will find the learning objectives and grade-level state standards for the module. There are discussion questions, additional activities, and resources for each of the three sections. Happy learning!
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Identify the pros and cons of navigational tools (written directions, compass, and map)
- Compare and contrast navigation methods from long ago and today
- Create a map of a familiar space
- Identify the pros and cons of various modes of transportation (rivers, railways, and roads)
- Compare and contrast modes of transportation from long ago and today
- Write about a trip, connecting a personal experience to the characters in the video
- Identify the pros and cons of types of currency (furs, paper money, and homemade goods)
- Compare and contrast forms of currency from long ago and today
- Design a form of currency applying knowledge from the video
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Teacher Planning Resources
State Standards
Module 2 Indiana State Standards
Suggested Sequence
Full Module 2 Suggested Sequence Workbook
Discussion Questions & Activities
Questions and activities to prompt student engagement
supplementary resources
Pair these suggested supplementary resources with our provided video content, discussion questions and suggested activities to enhance your student's learning experience!
Part 1: Navigation
Additional Resources:
"Neighborhood Navigator” – Lesson Plan from the Smithsonian
Artifact – Lewis and Clark Expedition Pocket Compass
Navigation Reference Article from Britannica Kids
Part 2: Transportation
Additional Resources
"Where's Everyone Going?" (Interactive game from the Smithsonian)
Part 3: Currency
Additional Resources
Meet Mrs. Whitaker of Prairietown
Meet Dr. Campbell of Prairietown
Artifacts - 20 Dollar Coin
Videos
Module 2: Whizzing Westward: The Race to Hollywood
Additional Conner Prairie Content
Conner Prairie is a proud teacher of Indiana history! Use these resources to help round out your students' understanding of Indiana in the 1800s.