PROCESS - FATHERS You are responsible for reaching the west safely. Your duties include: protecting your family, hunting, preparing the wagon, and crossing rivers safely. Scroll down to click on your duties below and learn about your responsibilities. |
Father's Responsibilities |
Father's Notes You will be responsible for taking notes about your different duties on the trail. You must record 3 dangers you might encounter on the trail, 2 tools you would use and what you used them for, 3 parts of a wagon, and 2 different ways you could have crossed rivers. |
PROCESS - MOTHERS You are responsible for taking care of the family. Your duties include: cooking, washing the clothes, and caring for the animals. Scroll down to click on your duties below and learn about your responsibilities. |
Mother's Responsibilities Cooking on the Trail Mother's Tools Everyday Activities |
Mother's Notes You will be responsible for taking notes about your different duties on the trail. You must record 3 facts about cooking on the trail, 2 tools you would use and what you used them for, and 4 additional facts about pioneer women. |
PROCESS - CHILDREN You are responsible for completing many chores for your father and mother. Your duties include: finding firewood, helping with mealtime, and finding some time for fun. Scroll down to click on your duties below and learn about your responsibilities. |
Children's Responsibilities Building a Fire Helping with Meals Having Fun |
Children's Notes You will be responsible for taking notes about your different duties on the trail. You must record 3 facts about building a fire, 3 ways you would help prepare food/drinks for mealtime, and 3 toys you would have played with. |
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Credits Krumm, Jill. A Day in the Life of a Pioneer. (Online) 7 February 2008. http://www.questgarden.com/47/15/7/070224084843/ |
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