Discovery Trunks allow you to bring history in a hands-on format into your classroom. Each trunk contains reproduction objects, audiovisual materials, books and activities that your students can see, smell and touch. The Teacher's Guide includes background information, suggested lessons, and activities, as well as a bibliography.
Six topics are available:
- Explorers
- Mountain Men
- Pioneers
- Frontier Army
- Cowboys
- Plains Indians
Discovery Trunks meet the following standards:
- WY Social Studies Standards 2, 3, 4, & 5
- WY Language Arts 1, 2, & 3
- Natrona County School District 4th Grade Essential Curriculum Standards
- SOCIAL STUDIES
- Unit #2 - American Indians, WY Region
- Unit #3 - Mountain Men, Missionaries, & Explorers
- Unit #4 - Trails & Emigrants
- Unit #6 - Indian Wars
- Natrona County School District 8th Grade Essential Curriculum Standards
- SOCIAL STUDIES
- Unit #4 - Expansion & Reform
- Unit #5 - From Sea to Shining Sea
Availability: All Year
Fee: $2.00 per trunk; cash, check, credit card or LPOs accepted.
Rental Period: One Week, Friday - Thursday. Multiple week rentals may be available.
Call (307) 235-8462 or email to reserve a trunk or for more information.