Overview: A comprehensive education guide for 4th, 7th and 12th grade lessons about the Santa Fe Trail by Museum Education Consultant Beth Maloney. While these lessons are ideally used in conjunction with the Van of Enchantment Exhibit, the field trip is not a requirement. These lessons can be used separately and work well on their own.
Recommended level: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade
1. The Santa Fe Trail: Riding the Rails and Traveling the Trails