| Content Provider | South Central Kansas Education Service Center-The Service Center at Clearwater | |
| Contact Information | Debbie Ives dives@sckesc.org PO Box 160 13939 Diagonal Road Clearwater, KS 67026 United States Phone: (620) 584-3300 ext. 115 Fax: (620) 584-3307 | |
| Program Type | Individual Program | |
| Program Rating | This program has not yet been evaluated. | |
| Target Audience | Education: Grade(s): 2, 3, 4, 5 | |
| Maximum Number of Participants | 30 | |
| Minimum Number of Participants | 1 | |
| Primary Disciplines | Social Studies/History | |
| Secondary Disciplines | Language Arts/English, Literacy, Problem Solving, Writing | |
| Program Description | The program begins with an exploration of the background of the "Little House on the Prairie" story. Several activities will be introduced throughout the program that include: a graphic organizer activity about the Homestead Act of 1862, map skills, complete a timeline and construct some pioneer projects. In closing, a rap that summarizes the program will be performed. | |
| Program Format | 1. An introductory rap presented by Mrs. Mills will open the program. 2. There will be a backgound discussion of the time period when the book "Little House on the Prairie" takes place. 3. An activity related to the Homestead Act of 1862 will be introduced. 4. Students will actively participate in a mapping activity. 5. A pictorial show of the historical site of Laura's house on the prairie will be shown. 6. Students will compare and contrast homes from 1869 to 2010. 7. Students will make a "pioneer window" from a brown paper bag. 8. A timeline from 1867-1871 will be discussed and students will draw pictures to illustrate various events. 9. Students have the opportunity to watch how the pioneer child's game "the buzzsaw" is made and if materials are available, each child can make one. 10. Closing rap summarizing the program. | |
| Objectives | The student will: -discuss the history behind the book "Little House on the Prairie -explore the Homestead Act of 1862 -track the Ingalls family on the trip they made by covered wagon -compare and contrast 1869 cabin with homes of today -construct a pioneer cabin window and a common pioneer game. -complete a timeline by drawing simple pictures that depict special events | |
| National Standards to which this program aligns | K-4.1 LIVING AND WORKING TOGETHER IN FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES, NOW AND LONG AGO •Understands family life now and in the past, and family life in various places long ago •Understands the history of the local community and how communities in North America varied long ago [SOURCE] NSS-USH.K-4.2 THE HISTORY OF STUDENTS' OWN STATE OR REGION •Understands the people, events, problems, and ideas that were significant in creating the history of their state [SOURCE] NSS-USH.K-4.3 THE HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES: DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLES AND VALUES AND THE PEOPLE FROM MANY CULTURES WHO CONTRIBUTED TO ITS CULTURAL, ECONOMIC, AND POLITICAL HERITAGE •Understands how democratic values came to be, and how they have been exemplified by people, events, and symbols •Understands the causes and nature of movements of large groups of people into and within the United States, now and long ago •Understands the folklore and other cultural contributions from various regions of the United States and how they helped to form a national heritage | |
| State/Regional Standards to which this program aligns | Kansas, United States, and World History History Standard: The student uses a working knowledge and understanding of significant individuals, groups, ideas, events, eras, and developments in the history of Kansas, the United States, and the world, utilizing essential analytical and research skills. Benchmark 1: The student understands the significance of important individuals and major developments in history. Kansas, United States, and World History History Standard: The student uses a working knowledge and understanding of significant individuals, groups, ideas, events, eras, and developments in the history of Kansas, the United States, and the world, utilizing essential analytical and research skills. Benchmark 2: The student understands the importance of experiences of groups of people who have contributed to the richness of our heritage. Kansas, United States, and World History History Standard: The student uses a working knowledge and understanding of significant individuals, groups, ideas, events, eras, and developments in the history of Kansas, the United States, and the world, utilizing essential analytical and research skills. Benchmark 3: The student understands the significance of events, holidays, documents, and symbols that are important to Kansas, United States and World history. Kansas, United States, and World History History Standard: The student uses a working knowledge and understanding of significant individuals, groups, ideas, events, eras, and developments in the history of Kansas, the United States, and the world, utilizing essential analytical and research skills. Benchmark 4: The student engages in historical thinking skills. | |
| Program Length | 45 minutes-1 hour for 2nd-5th grade | |
| By Request | This program is available by request ONLY | |
| Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees | Interactive Cost: $145.00 Point to Point Cost: $145.00 By Request Cost: $145.00 | |
| Cancellation Policy | We will not charge for programs canceled due to nature i.e. snow days. The full fee will be charged to sites which cancel with less than 72 hours notice. | |
| Is recording allowed? | No | |
| Recording Notes | Recording is not allowed without prior written approval. | |
| The Provider broadcasts over | IP Internet 2 | |
| Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider | minimum speed 384K maximum speed 768K We will dial out to your school using our bridge. Arrangements may be made with special needs. |
