As a result of this lesson plan, students will be able to: ●Understand the history of Fort Larned. ●State the purpose of the Santa Fe Trail. ●Identify how the Plains Indians reacted to the increased activity on the Santa Fe Trail. ●Use information to answer questions. ●Learn about the daily life of soldiers in the 1860’s.
Recommended level: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
1. The Santa Fe Trail and Fort Larned
2. Daily Life of Soldiers at Fort Larned in the 1860s