1810 Journey to Ohio

The 1810 Journey to Ohio suitcase gives students a firsthand account of a young woman’s pioneering journey from her home in Connecticut to the new territory of Ohio. Based on a published transcription of the early 19^th century journal by Margaret van Horn Dwight.

Students will:

• Use information from a primary source

• Practice creative writing

• Develop mapping, timeline and genealogy skills

• Experience 19^th century language and culture

Age: jr. high (for younger students, teachers may read excerpts from the book as students write or draw in a journal, thus enhancing pre-writing and visual arts skills.)

Subjects: history, language arts, geography, social studies skills, science, math and research skills.

Suitcase may be borrowed for up to two weeks.

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