Sustainability on the Frontier
Description
When farmers arrived on the frontier, they made a significant impact on the local ecosystem. In addition to taking a social studies-focused tour of the Museum, students will explore the grounds of the former farmstead through STEM-based activities focused on native and invasive plants and the watershed. A unique merging of social studies and science, this field trip is a multi-disciplinary experience showing the interconnections of people and their environment.
Offered At
Wornall/Majors House Museums
Wornall/Majors House Museums is a nonprofit that operates two of Kansas City’s most historic structures: the John Wornall House and the Alexander Majors House. These historic homes serve as the dynamic backdrop for events and community gatherings.
Wornall/Majors House Museums strive to tell an inclusive and accessible story about American mid-19th century history. The John Wornall House is a home at the crossroads of conflict between Kansas and Missouri, free and enslaved, and North and South. The Alexander Majors House is the frontier home of a pioneer, innovator, freighter, and co-founder of the Pony Express.
Details
Subjects
The Water Cycle, Agriculture, History
Capacity
60 students
Duration
60 min.
Activity
Field Trip
Grades
3, 4, 5
Price Options
$9.00 per Person for School Group
$0.00 per Person for Adults