family+activities


 * Activities for Families: **

We would love for you to be involved in your student's learning! Here is a list of ways you could help your student learn about courage and support them in their academic tasks throughout this course of study.


 * Prior to the start of the unit, discuss with your student your family’s immigration or emigration history. Have you ever moved? If so, what was that like? Include feelings and concerns associated with the move. Other questions to consider include:
 * How did your family get to the Pacific Northwest?
 * What are the possible reasons that you or your ancestors moved to your present location?
 * During the second week of the unit, students will work within their wagon train family groups to decide upon which items to bring on their journey. Prior to this date, please discuss with your student the most important items that you and your family would take in a move across the country. Highlight values that are important to you and explain how these values impact your decisions.
 * At Fort Laramie during week 5, students will receive mail from their character’s loved ones back home. As your student’s real-life family members, it would be wonderful if you could act as their loved ones living back east. You can do this by creating a letter that informs them about the life they left behind and how much you miss them. Keep in mind that these letters should be addressed to your student’s character, so be sure to learn as much about their character as you can! Be creative and include any personal touches you think they might enjoy.

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