A DAY IN 1800's TEXAS

Unique Aspects of the Program Customized Program Selection Page Lesson Plans TEKS correlations (Grades 4 & 7) Pre-Activity Worksheet Cross-curricular Activities & Demonstrations Vertical Alignment Capability Tactile learning approach with a particular appeal to the Special Needs Learner Added depth & scope to promote higher levels of creativity for the G/T student & more
Throughout the program various demonstrations are used to enhance the experience.  Here the basics of blackpowder weaponry is being shown	"Hawk" Throwing is another popular demonstration.  You personalize the program by pre-selecting the demonstrations and program focal points	Besides Fire Starting, shown here, other demonstrations include: Period Games, Corn Husk Doll Making, Writing w/Quill Pens, & Knot Tying.  New demonstrations are being added constantly.
Presentation Format Each session will consist of 30-35 students, or one class, and will last for one class period (usually 50-55 minutes). The program will take the form of a third person "show-n-tell" presentation. Students will actually handle selected period items. During this time the period attired living historian will discuss all aspects of daily life from the 1800's. Areas of concentration include: Social Studies, Science, Etymology, Technology, and more.  You help customize the program.  Throughout the presentation, several special interest demonstrations are used to enhance the total learning experience. Each demonstration is pre-selected by the school staff.
Period items like these - used for daily grooming - are shown to the students.  Each item has its own story.	Trail foods (amounts needed, preserving techniques, and preparation) are discussed as well as the utensils needed along the way.	Students like the simplicity and ingenuity of these and many other period toys found in the program's collection.