After reading articles, students will brainstorm how living in 1890 was different than living today in the 21st century. Students will examine photographs of homesteads on the Olympic peninsula and complete a graphic organizer. Students will describe a homestead then choose something from today that would be useful to 1890 homesteaders and explain why. Students will be able to answer the question: What was the life of a homesteader like and what tools from today would make their lives simpler?
Recommended level: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade