Plains People
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Kansas has been shaped by many groups of people! Vaqueros were herding cattle on the Mexican plains long before cowboys drove herds to the Kansas stockyards. Learn the roots and practices of the skills of the modern cowboy. Examine how the forced resettlement of the Potawatomi from the Great Lakes Region demanded they adapt to life on the Plains. Explore how a formerly enslaved Olathe resident served in the Kansas Colored Infantry during the Civil War and the role he played as a drummer boy.
Age/Grade Level Recommendation
Grades 3-8
Curriculum Concepts
This program is designed to meet curriculum standards for Kansas and Missouri schools including economics, social studies and history standards.
Classroom Activity - Students can enjoy this packet before or after their visit.
Activities
This program is typically split into four different educational activities with students rotating between the stations. Activities can include but are not limited to:
- Rope a cow like vaquero
- Explore a historically inspired Potawatomi home
- Respond to drum cadences while marching like an infantry soldier
- Enjoy a stagecoach ride
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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