A Day in the Life of a Pioneer

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 Dangers http://library.thinkquest.org/6400/Dangers%20on%20the%20Trail.htm Tools http://library.thinkquest.org/6400/tools.htm The Wagon http://library.thinkquest.org/6400/travel.htm#What%20was%20covered%20wagon Crossing Rivers http://library.thinkquest.org/6400/Crossing%20the%20Rivers.htm

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 http://library.thinkquest.org/6400/cooking.htm Mother's Tools http://library.thinkquest.org/6400/tools2.htm Everyday Activities http://www.uen.org/utahlink/tours/tourElement.cgi?element_id=16950&tour_id=13292&category_id=16817

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 http://library.thinkquest.org/6400/fire.htm Helping with Meals http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/trailofthe49ers/chores.htm Having Fun http://library.thinkquest.org/6400/toys1.htm

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.

Credits Krumm, Jill. A Day in the Life of a Pioneer. (Online) 7 February 2008. http://www.questgarden.com/47/15/7/070224084843/ Pioneers. (Online) 7 February 2008. http://library.thinkquest.org/6400/default.htm Pioneer Women. (Online) 7 February 2008. http://www.uen.org/utahlink/tours/tourElement.cgi?element_id=16950&tour_id=13292&category_id=16817 Central Nevada Emigrant Trail Association. (Online) 7 Februrary 2008. http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/trailofthe49ers/index.htm#pioneer%20life

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