Wagons Ho! Through Friendship and Hardship Building Companionship 'Cross the Wide Missouri

An Integrated, Interdisciplinary, 3rd Grade Study of the Pioneers' Westward Movement During the 1800's In order to better understand present day social customs, political systems, traditions, etc. that are an intricate part of American life; it is necessary to have knowledge of the past. This unit was developed to introduce 3rd grade students to the American way of life in the past.