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Fort Scott National Historic Site

(1840s) Heartache and Tragedy: Fort Scott and Indian Removal

• Type: Field Trips
• Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade

In this program, students explore various concepts related to Indian Removal-home, forced removal, prejudice. Students then participate in an activity designed to simulate the experience of the Cherokee tribe's movement westward along the Trail of Tears,

Fort Scott National Historic Site

Scenes from 1858: Fort Scott's Role in Bleeding Kansas

• Type: Lesson Plan
• Grade Levels: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade

In 1858, Fort Scott was the scene of threats, drama, and violence as feuding parties clashed over the issues of freedom, slavery and property rights. People with strong views from all perspectives on the slavery issues clashed at Fort Scott. in many cases, people weren't fighting about slavery, but for their own freedom, as rights, in some cases, were limited by the side in power. In this lesson, students will examine how tensions escalated and discuss what can be done to prevent violence.

Fort Scott National Historic Site

A Map Changed by Destiny

• Type: Lesson Plan
• Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade

Students become characters on a map of the western US in the 1840s as Fort Scott soldiers help to bring about rapid westward expansion

Fort Scott National Historic Site

Bleeding Kansas

• Type: Traveling Trunk
• Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade

Travel trunk containing math activities, music activities, and science activities relating to the Bleeding Kansas period.

Fort Scott National Historic Site

Life on The Frontier

• Type: Field Trips
• Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade

The purpose of this program is to acquaint the students with life at Fort Scott in the 1840s.

Fort Scott National Historic Site

Sweep Through History

• Type: Field Trips
• Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade

The purpose of this program is to acquaint the students with life at Fort Scott during the primary eras during the site's history: Westward Expansion, Bleeding Kansas and the Civil War.

Fort Scott National Historic Site

Frontiering with Family and Friends

• Type: Lesson Plan
• Grade Levels: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade

Junior Ranger Badge for Frontiering with Family and Friends.

Fort Scott National Historic Site

“They Fought Like Tigers” African American Soldiers and American Indian Soldiers

• Type: Distance Learning
• Grade Levels: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade

Fort Scott was the base for one of the most diverse assemblies of Union soldiers during the Civil War. Significant numbers of African Americans and American Indians were recruited in this area. This program provides opportunities for students to discover their stories through small group activities, critical thinking and discussion. The program time is 45 minutes including time for questions and answers.

Fort Scott National Historic Site

Meet Missouri, 3rd & 4th grade

• Type: Lesson Plan
• Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade

Missouri Flag

Fort Scott National Historic Site

We The People: Life at A Frontier Fort

• Type: Distance Learning
• Grade Levels: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade

We the People explores the many roles present in the community of people who called Fort Scott and the surrounding area home in the 1840s.

Fort Scott National Historic Site

(1860s) Supplies, Survival and Success: Civil War Quartermaster

• Type: Field Trips
• Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade

During this program, students will have the opportunity to gain insight and appreciation of the critical role of supply functions in both historic and modern times.

Fort Scott National Historic Site

Meet Missouri, 7th & 8th grade

• Type: Lesson Plan
• Grade Levels: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade

Missouri Flag

Fort Scott National Historic Site

Missouri Compromise, 7th & 8th grade

• Type: Lesson Plan
• Grade Levels: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade

Missouri Compromise map

Fort Scott National Historic Site

Supplies, Survival, and Success: Civil War Quartermaster

• Type: Distance Learning
• Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade

In our modern world, many of us have come to rely on transportation systems and the operation of stores and warehouses in order to provide us with food, clothing, and other essentials for survival. During the Civil War, Fort Scott played a similar role as a supply depot that was critical to the survival and success of Union soldiers in the area.

Fort Scott National Historic Site

A Town Divided

• Type: Lesson Plan
• Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade

We live in a nation of laws. Our rights are protected by the Constitution. There are national laws, state or territorial laws, and local laws that exist to protect those rights. What happens when laws are passed that restrict those rights? What then? What happens when those in power choose which laws to enforce and who to administer justice to?

Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine

“The Rockets’ Red Glare”: Francis Scott Key and the Bombardment of Fort McHenry

• Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade

Few people remember the War of 1812 today, but the poem it inspired, almost immediately set to music as "The Star Spangled Banner," has become the national anthem of the United States and a potent source of inspiration and community for Americans in times of crisis.

Fort Scott National Historic Site

Trail of Tears

• Type: Lesson Plan
• Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade

During this in-class lesson, students will learn about the Trail of Tears.

Fort Scott National Historic Site

(1860s) Saws and Scalpels: Civil War Medicine

• Type: Field Trips
• Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade

During the program, students volunteers discuss symptoms, diagnose illnesses, and determine treatments. The Civil War Medical program can be presented any time of year, except during Life on the Frontier programs and special events, providing that staffing is available. Program time runs from fifteen to forty-five minutes. This version is designed for middle school level.

Fort Scott National Historic Site

Meet Missouri, 5th & 6th grade

• Type: Lesson Plan
• Grade Levels: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade

Missouri Flag

Fort Scott National Historic Site

Order No. 11 7th & 8th Grade

• Type: Lesson Plan
• Grade Levels: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade

Order No. 11.