Every generation writes its own history |
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-John L. Bowman
Every generation writes its own history |
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In a matter of five minutes could you fit all of your most prized possessions into a shoebox and leave everything else behind? When people migrated to the west they were limited to the amount of things they could bring on the trip. Could you imagine leaving your pet behind or your favorite toys? This activity is a great way for students to consider the facts, history, and information from another perspective. They begin to understand what life was like versus how we live today. This lesson goes beyond the text and encourages students to think outside, or rather inside, the box. What is important to you? What do you value? Do we all value things for the same reasons? Putting yourself in another's shoes is a great way make the content more relevant and concrete. It also helps build character by diving deeper. Was life peaceful then? Do you think the settlers faced obstacles or hardships? Students ask themselves these questions when faced with the predicament that comes along with this activity. What if I had to leave all of my things that I cherish and love behind and also face in addition to that sadness the wilderness which comes with its one set of disadvantages. TrappersWildWest is a blogger but also much more than that. Go on a journey discovering the purpose to his paintings and how he incorporates his passion for history. https://trapperswildwest.wordpress.com/
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