The Schoolhouse
What grade were the children who were taught in the schoolhouse?
all ages
Where did the children sleep when they came to visit?
the loft
The pulled the pot up higher.
What were blankets filled with?
feathers
Why are sheep sheered in the spring?
To keep them cool in the summer
What was the School Marm's name?
Mrs. Miller
How did the children get up to the loft?
They climbed up the pegs.
What, from the garden, was used to make a bowl?
a gourd
Why did they pull curtains around the bed?
To keep in the warmth.
An inclined plane
What was in the middle of the schoolhouse?
A wood burning, pot belly stove
What are two things that were used to make fabric?
Wool and Linen
What were the candles made out of?
animal fat
What is the bed that is under the bigger bed called?
Why was food hung from the ceiling?
To keep it away from the mice.
What did they call math at the schoolhouse?
arithmetic
What did they do to the wool to make it into thread?
spin it
How long did one candle burn for?
15-20 minutes
Who slept in beds with the family?
cats and dogs
What is the name for the simple machine that help to left heavy objects by using a fulcrum?
a lever
How many stars were on the flag in the schoolhouse?
44
What was the name of the machine that turned the thread into fabric?
a loom
How was water carried in buckets?
using a yoke
There was a mini version of this device in the bedroom.
a loom
How much were the stick pencils in the gift shop?
$3.00