J.B. Mahaffie Had a Farm
Students will experience life on an authentic working farm from the 1860s and 1870s. They will discover the relationships among crops, animals, and farm families that made agriculture the most important business in Kansas in the mid-1800s.
Grade Level Recommendation
Grades 3–8
Activities
This program is typically divided into four educational activities, with students rotating between stations. Activities can include, but are not limited to:
- Participating in seasonal farming activities (Planting, Cultivating, Harvesting)
- Visiting the animals
- Exploring the barn and viewing 1860s farming equipment
- Enjoying a stagecoach ride
"They loved every hands-on, interpretive activity." – 4th grade teacher
Additional Resources
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Curriculum Concepts
This program is designed to meet curriculum standards for Kansas and Missouri schools, including economics, social studies, and history standards.
Request your program today! Your program is not confirmed until you receive a confirmation letter from the Mahaffie staff. Call 913-971-5111 for more information.
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