| Content Provider | Homestead National Monument of America | |
| Contact Information | Tina Miller tina_miller@nps.gov 8523 West State Hwy 4 Beatrice, NE 68310 United States Phone: (402) 223-1713 | |
| Program Type | Individual Program | |
| Program Rating | This program has not yet been evaluated. | |
| Target Audience | Education: Kindergarten, Grade(s): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 | |
| Maximum Number of Participants | There is no maximum number of participants, but for optimum interactivity, we suggest no more than 30 students. | |
| Minimum Number of Participants | None | |
| Primary Disciplines | Foreign/World Languages, Language Arts/English, Reading, Sciences, Social Studies/History, Standards, Writing | |
| Program Description | By utilizing actual parts of the buffalo, Park Rangers will examine the uses American Indians had for the various parts. They will also discuss the importance of the Homestead Act of 1862 and its role in the American Indians life. | |
| Program Format | 1. This program begins with a brief introduction to the National Park Service for first time visitors. 2. We then discuss how the Homestead Act of 1862 affected American Indians. 3. We then move into the American Indian uses of the buffalo. This discussion goes back and forth between videos, viewing of actual parts of the buffalo, and discussion. 4. If time allows the discussion can be done where students in the classroom are given pictures of the parts of the buffalo and then they discuss amongst themselves what the parts are used for and present to the class with help from the Park Ranger. 5. Time is allowed for questions and answers. | |
| Objectives | The participant will: -explore the American Indian uses of the buffalo -engage in discussion about the affects of the Homestead Act of 1862 | |
| National Standards to which this program aligns | NL-ENG.K-12.1 READING FOR PERSPECTIVE • Students read a wide range of print and nonprint texts to build an understanding of texts,of themselves,and of the cultures of the United States and the world; to acquire new information; to respond to the needs and demands of society and the workplace; and for personal fulfillment. Among these texts are fiction and nonfiction, classic and contemporary works. NSS-USH.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. NSS-USH.5-12.4 ERA 4: EXPANSION AND REFORM (1801-1861) • Understands United States territorial expansion between 1801 and 1861,and how it affected relations with external powers and American Indians. • Understands how the industrial revolution, increasing immigration, the rapid expansion of slavery,and the westward movement changed the lives of Americans and led toward regional tensions. • Understands the extension, restriction, and reorganization of political democracy after 1800. • Understands the sources and character of cultural, religious, and social reform movements in the antebellum period. | |
| Program Length | 30-35 minutes, but program can be modified to fit any schedule. | |
| By Request | This program is available by request ONLY | |
| Date/Time Notes | During the months of September, October, April and May the times available for programs will be reduced as the park is heavily involved with on-site field trips during these months. However, please contact us as we may have days/times available that can work for both of us. | |
| Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees | Interactive Cost: $0.00 By Request Cost: $0.00 | |
| Program Fee Notes | Homestead National Monument of America does not charge a fee for any of its programs. | |
| Cancellation Policy | Homestead National Monument of America appreciates cancellations with 48 hours. If a program is cancelled, every effort will be made to reschedule it. | |
| Is recording allowed? | No | |
| The Provider broadcasts over | IP | |
| Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider | If you are connecting to Homestead National Monument of America for the first time a two-week lead time is necessary to get your ip address cleared through our provider. After that a test connection will be requested prior to the actual program to ensure connectivity. Homestead usually dials out to the schools, but can do the program either way. |
