Field Trips

Life on The Frontier

Grade Level:
Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
Subject:
Social Studies
State Standards:
NATIONAL/STATE STANDARDS:Kansas Social Studies Standards 2 and 5, Missouri Social Studies Standard 6,

  • This program is designed for grades K-4. 
  • The purpose of this program is to acquaint students with life at Fort Scott in the 1840s.
  • Interpreters stationed at different locations will give presentations focusing on various aspects of life at Fort Scott during that era.
  • The program consists of an introduction to the site's history, and living history stations.
  • All stations are wheelchair accessible.
  • Upon arrival, students are given a brief introduction to the history of the site. They are then split up into groups of 25 students maximum or one classes per group. Groups rotate between stations.
  • Each station lasts about fifteen minutes, with the total program length being approximately two hours and fifteen minutes, depending on the number of stations. The multi-school presentation begins at 9:45 a.m. and ends at 12:00 p.m.
  • At each station, students will engage in interactive activities relating to different aspects of life at Fort Scott during the 1840s.
  • Confirmation and teacher's guides will be sent before the presentation. Guides will include pre- and post-visit activities.

Last updated: February 4, 2024