Pioneer Life in America

Pioneer Life in America
An Internet Hotlist on Pioneers

created by Mrs. Lithgow and the Third Grade Teachers
PBL Eastlawn Elementary School

Introduction
In addition to using books and magazines to find out about pioneers, why not also use the power of the Internet? The links below will get you started.

The Internet Resources

American Pioneer Sod Houses - You will find many pictures of sod houses at this site.
Early Illinois - This site is sponsored by the State Museum of Illinois. There's lots of information here!
Museum in the Classroom - This site was developed by third and fourth grade students at Hinckley Elementary School in a partnership with Southern Illinois University. The site contains many pictures of items that were used in pioneer times.
Pioneer Camera - Here is a collection of photos taken in North Dakota from the late 1870's to the early 1900's.
Pioneer Dugouts - Here's another type of house built by the pioneers.
Pioneer Life - Elementary students from Illinois created this virtual museum.
Pioneer Life in America - This site was created by fourth grade students from Malta Grade School. Click on the links on the left side of the screen. Be sure to take the quiz!
Pioneers - This site was created by a group of students from Texas. Be sure to visit the Activities section. It includes recipes, quizzes and music.
The Life of Early Pioneers - This site was authored by Dr. Richard S. Hartley for the West Virginia Association of Museums. You will finds illustrations and information about shelter, food and clothing.

Content by Mrs. Lithgow and the Third Grade Teachers, glithgow@pbl.k12.il.us
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Last revised Wed Sep 17 6:11:45 US/Pacific 2008