What was Life Like for a Pioneer

Welcome: What was Life Like for a Pioneer
Description: This webquest is designed to help fulfill fifth grade content standards and objectives. Throughout the webquest, students learn information about the life of a pioneer and are asked to apply their knowledge through the creation of illustrations, lists, paragraphs, and Venn Diagrams. Throughout the webquest, students will learn about the pioneer's main mode of transportation, the covered wagon. They will learn about the many possible hardships pioneers could encounter while journeying out west. Students will also learn the importance of preparation by purchasing needed supplies and how housing is directly affected by the surrounding environment.
Grade Level: 3-5
Curriculum: Art / Music
Keywords: pioneer, settler, west
Author(s): Morgan Oblinger