Fifth grade students are
creating trading cards covering different aspects of American pioneers and the
westward expansion of the United States. This research project is integrated
with the 5th grade's theme in their Houghton Mifflin Reading curriculum.
Check for
print resources in the 973 range of the library.
Life on the Oregon
Trail
Welcome to Kirsten's
World
The
World Book Encyclopedia- library's
reference section
You Wouldn't Want to
Be An American Pioneer!
Online Resources
Encyclopedia Britannica-
Click on this link, and then click on the EB logo. Search for your topic.
World
Book Student-
Click on this link, and then click
on the World Book Online logo. Search for your topic. Remember to narrow
your search if you get too many results.
NebraskaStudies.org- Homestead Act-
This site covers all three groups.
Use the Related Stories link on the left to find the most useful information
for you.
The Oregon Trail-
Use the menu to learn more about the Oregon Trail.
Pioneer Life-
ThinkQuest-
Use the Table of Contents on left to learn about the way-of-life for the
pioneers.
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