Farming and Hunting – Food of the Past Theme: Agriculture Grade Levels: K-4 Time Period: 1875-1912 Introduction Today, most people in the United States buy food at stores. We can find most food that we need and like in grocery…
“Love Me, Love My Vote”
“Love Me, Love My Vote” Theme: Government and Civil Society Grade Levels: 5-6 7-8 K-4 Time Period: 1900-1925 Introduction Before the United States became an independent state, only selected individuals in the colonies had the right to participate in the…
Workers of the Past
Workers of the Past Theme: Labor Grade Levels: K-4 Time Period: 1900-1969 Introduction In the past, all work was done by people. People made everything by hand, even tools that they used. Around three hundred years ago, that began to…
History of Shopping
History of Shopping Theme: Labor Grade Levels: K-4 Time Period: 1900-1917 Introduction What we buy, how we buy things, and where we shop have been changing. In the past, people shopped at markets, where they could buy everything that they…
People and Machines
People and Machines Theme: Labor Grade Levels: K-4 Time Period: 1893-1939 Introduction In the past, all work was done by people. People made everything by hand, even tools that they used. Around three hundred years ago, that began to change.…
From Trees to Lumber
From Trees to Lumber Theme: Labor Grade Levels: K-4 Time Period: 1900-1979 Introduction In this activity, you will look at seven black and white photos that show the wood industry in Arkansas in the early 1900s (early 20th century). Wood…
How Women’s Clothing Changed Over Time
How Women’s Clothing Changed Over Time Theme: Women of Arkansas Grade Levels: K-4 Time Period: 1866-1945 Introduction In this activity, you will look at six photos that show how women and girls dressed in the past. These photos will help…
Trailblazers (K-4)
Trailblazers (K-4) Theme: Women of Arkansas Grade Levels: K-4 Time Period: 1854-1980 Introduction A Trailblazer is a person who leads the way in any new field or endeavor; someone who is among the firsts in a particular field. Another related…
Change Over Time (Transportation)
Change Over Time (Transportation) Theme: Change Over Time Grade Levels: K-4 Time Period: 1864-1948 Introduction In this activity, you will look at old black and white photos that show different kinds of transportation across time. These photos will help us…
Chronology (Schools and Family)
Chronology (Schools and Family) Theme: Change Over Time Grade Levels: K-4 Time Period: 1880-1955 Introduction In this activity, you will look at old photos of different schools and families. These photos will help us learn how schools and families have…
Change Over Time (Child’s Life)
Change Over Time (Child’s Life) Theme: Change Over Time Grade Levels: K-4 Time Period: 1890-1950 Introduction In this activity, you will look at eight old black and white photos of children and compare them to children today. These photos will…