Program Overview
The program is built around 4 rotating stations that each teach a different aspect of pioneer living using hands-on activities.
Groups led by an expert guide will rotate through these stations, taking approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour for each. Teachers will be provided with standards-aligned educational materials to be used prior to, during, and after the visit that include vocabulary cards, worksheets, maps, and more.
Our Pioneer Day program is for students in 2nd through 8th grade. We can accomodate up to ___ students per day.
1. Who settled this region?
2. Where did they come from?
3. How did they get here?
4. What did they find when they arrived?
5. How did they live?
1. Understand who settled the Appalachian region.
2. Trace the migration paths of settlers
3. Explore the natural environment and resources of early Appalachia.
4. Experience aspects of daily pioneer life through hands-on activities
5. Develop empathy and critical thinking through historical inquiry.
KEY INQUIRY QUESTIONS
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Learning Stations
Scheduling and Pricing
School programs are offered on 3 days a week from March 1st to May 31st and from September 1st to October 31st. $30 a student.
If you are looking for a shorter field trip or a different curriculum, please email director@pioneerlife.org or call 828-284-5340.
To request a booking, please fill out the form below.
