Family Life, Past and Present
Going to School Long Ago
Moving People and Things
100
People who come to live in new place are called ________________.
People who come to live in new place are called settlers.
100
How did the first settlers teach their children?
At first, the settlers learned at home. Then they built one room schoolhouses.
100
Why was transportation so slow years ago?
Transportation was slow years ago because people could only walk or ride animals.
200
Who were the first people who lived in North America?
The Native Americans were the first people who lived in North America.
200
What are some of the school tools children used long ago?
Children used slates, feather pens, primers, and pencils.
200
What happens as transportation changes?
As transportation changes people can travel to many places. People and goods can be moved in less time.
300
In what ways were the shelters of the Wampanoag and Pilgrims similar and different?
The Wampanoag lived in homes that had woven grass mats on the outside but branches or wooden poles tied together to make the shape. The Pilgrims lived in small wooden homes. The roof was made of reeds. It had windows and a door.
300
What is a hornbook?
A hornbook is a tool that children used to read long ago.
300
What are three examples of transportation inventions?
Possible answers: cars, trains, automobiles, steamboats
400
What were some of the difficulties that the settlers faced when they came to America? How did they overcome these challenges?
The settlers arrived during a cold winter. They did not have enough food and many people got sick. The Wampanoag helped the Pilgrims learn how to grow food.
400
How have classrooms changed from long ago until now?
Classrooms now have more books and other supplies. They also have computers. Classes are also smaller today.
400
What is a point of view?
A point of view is a person's way of thinking. Different people can have different points of view.
500
What was the Pilgrims' first harvest celebration like?
The Pilgrims celebrated in the fall because they had enough food. Some Wampanoag came to the celebration.
500
Why is it important to go to school?
It is important to go to school in order to learn math, history and reading. We go to school to get an education.
500
In what ways is transportation today different than in the past?
Today's trains, cars, and ships are more powerful than ones from the past. They can go faster. Airplanes, spacecraft,and submarines allow people to go places they could not go before.
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