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Introduction
The local museum is looking for students who will assist in developing
an exhibit or Web page describing what early pioneer homes looked like
in the 1830s.
Directions
- Choose a partner.
- Read each question about pioneer homes. Think of at least two additional
questions you wish to use with your exhibit.
- Number a word processing document from 1 to 10 and record your answers.
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Review the Web site resources below and select those where you think
you might find answers to your questions. You will need to read carefully
to find the answers. Record notes that will help as you develop your
exhibit or Web page.
- When you have completed your research, create a poster exhibit or
Web page about your findings. Use large bold type when writing questions
and special headings. Arrange your research information to attract the
viewer.
- Illustrate your display with original drawings or sketches. You might
want to include drawings of a log cabin, split rail fence, cabin interior
with fireplace and spinning wheel, a sketch of a pioneer family, and
a sod house.
Questions
- What kinds of pioneer homes were built where trees were abundant?
- What types of pioneer homes were built where trees were scarce?
- How did pioneers build a sod home?
- How did pioneers build a log home?
- How were log homes and sod homes similar? How were they different?
- What were the advantages of each?
- What sort of floor plan was typical of the sod or log house? Number
of rooms, windows, doors, fireplace, bedrooms?
- What animals sometimes joined the pioneer family as roommates?
- (Your question)
- (Your question)
Internet Resources
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