Social Studies/Science Connections

· Map Skills:  use push pins on a map to trace the Ingall’s
  Westward journey.

· Family Tree:  have children do this as an at-home project
  with help from family.

· Indians:  gather materials throughout the unit to give each
  child the opportunity to each make an Indian outfit.

· Grass Samples:  find different grass samples and label.

· Leaf Collection:  gather leaf samples and label.

· Little House Restaurant:  make your own menu pretending
  there is a Little House Restaurant based on what recipes
  the Ingalls' may have cooked and eaten.  Label each dish.
  Include a description of the dish and label the food group
  that it belongs to.

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