Distance Learning

St. Louis From the Beginning (Distance Learning)

Grade Level:
Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
Subject:
Social Studies
Common Core Standards:
3.L.1, 4.L.1, 5.L.1, 3.RF.3, 3.RF.4, 3.RF.4.c, 4.RF.3, 4.RF.4, 4.RF.4.c, 5.RF.3, 5.RF.4, 5.RF.4.c, 3.RI.1, 3.RI.2, 3.RI.3, 3.RI.6, 3.RI.7, 3.RI.9, 4.RI.1, 4.RI.2, 4.RI.3, 4.RI.6, 4.RI.7, 4.RI.9, 5.RI.1, 5.RI.2, 5.RI.3, 5.RI.6, 5.RI.7, 5.RI.9, 3.RL.2, 3.RL.6, 3.RL.7, 4.RL.2, 4.RL.6, 4.RL.7, 5.RL.2, 5.RL.6, 5.RL.7, 3.SL.1, 3.SL.1.c, 3.SL.1.d, 3.SL.3, 3.SL.6, 4.SL.1, 4.SL.1.c, 4.SL.1.d, 4.SL.3, 4.SL.6, 5.SL.1, 5.SL.1.c, 5.SL.1.d, 5.SL.3, 5.SL.6
State Standards:
MO Learning Standards for Social Studies (k-5): 1D, 1E, 2A, 3aA, 3aB, 3aC, 3aF, 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, 5E, 5F, 6A, 6E, 7A, 7B. IL Learning Standards: SS.IS.3.3.5, SS.IS.6.3.5, SS.H.2.3, SS.H.1.4, SS.H.2.5, SS.H.3.3, SS.H.3.4, SS.H.3.5.

For many thousands of years, various Native American tribes such as the Osage, Kickapoo, and Mississippian people called the lands that would later become St. Louis home. In 1764, French fur traders founded St. Louis at what is now the base of the Gateway Arch. In this program, students will learn about the indigenous and creole cultures of St. Louis before the 1804 Louisiana Purchase. They'll also learn about French merchants Pierre Laclede and Auguste Chouteau, and the rise of St. Louis as a commercial trading post along the Mississippi River. 

Virtual programs typically last around 20-25 minutes with time for Q&A. Please be prepared to share your screen or hosting capability with the ranger so they can use any digital materials they have created. The ranger will also email the teacher any suggested activities and sujbect specific materials ahead of time. Reservations must be made at least 30 days in advance. When setting up a virtual tour, be prepared to answer the following questions: 

  • Confirm the program topic, date, time (and time zone).

  • Is there anything specific you would like to see highlighted in the program?

  • Please share any other pertinent information about your class (such as any necessary accomodations for students with visual or hearing impairments).

  • What digital platform you will be using and the digital link to connect to.


To make reservations, call 314-923-3048.

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Last updated: January 5, 2023