A Chicken Was There: American Wild West History From a Poultry Perspective
Take a fun historical peek at the American Wild West as told by the chickens that were there! Including characters such as Wyatt Earp, Doc Holiday, Davy Crockett, Chief Joseph, Esther Hobart - and more - over 25 different short chapters!
Heidi Lathrem, MA: Homesteading/Farm & Video Games
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(610)
What's included
13 live meetings
10 hrs 50 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Printable worksheets are available for each chapter.Assessment
Assessments available upon parent request. Verbal quizzes are offered every class.Grading
Grades available upon parent request.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
This fun and upbeat history class meets weekly to discuss the book, "A Chicken Was There" by A. A. Davenport. Each chapter is a fun and lighthearted short story (3-5 pages) around a historical figure or event - told from the perspective of a chicken. In class, we'll use the book as a jumping-off point; to take a deeper dive into the history and biography of the events described. Learners will want to read the book and complete their worksheet prior to class time. Group class time will be interactive, with lots of time for learner input! Each class will include: - Prior chapter review - Worksheet sharing - Additional historical information - Questions and answers Learners are encouraged to bring or share any relevant chicken - or history - experience! Get your first class FREE with Coupon code: LATHREMCHICKENHISTORY15 ** Special thanks to author A. A. Davenport for permission to use the book. **
Learning Goals
Learners will discover significant events of the settling of the American West, while also learning a bit about chickens!
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum13 Lessons
over 13 WeeksLesson 1:
Gads Hill, MO & Dodge City, KS
Jesse James & Bat Masterson 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Deadwood, Dakota & Denver, CO
Calamity Jane & Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Tombstone, AZ & Chisholm Trail
Doc Holiday & the cattle drive 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Ft. Leavenworth & Angels Camp, CA
Chief Joseph & Samuel Clemens 50 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Topics will be presented in a kid-friendly way.
The Fort Laramie chapter introduces the events of the fateful and cannibalistic Donner Party.
Throughout the book the author refers to Native Americans, First Nations, and Indigenous Peoples as "Indians," as was the custom at the time. This will be explained as it is encountered in the book.
Historical figures profiled in this book come from various cultural and faith backgrounds.
Pre-Requisites
None
Supply List
"A Chicken Was There: Tales of the Pioneer Chicken Who Helped Settle the Great American West," by A. A. Davenport (Available on Amazon via Kindle or paperback, $9.99) PDF downloadable worksheet for each chapter (provided)
2 files available upon enrollment
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
"A Chicken Was There: Tales of the Pioneer Chicken Who Helped Settle the Great American West," by A. A. Davenport
Biography.com
Hanover Historical Texts Project
History.com
HistoryNet.com
Library of Congress
New York Public Library
PBS Learning Media
Smithsonian Magazine
The Stanford Bill Lane Center for the American West
The Buffalo Bill Center of the West
PBS American Experience
Wikimedia Commons
Joined April, 2020
4.9
610reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
A lifelong resident of the Wild, Wild West myself, my own homestead lies not far from the end of the Oregon Trail. Back in my youth, people from the American East Coast actually did ask me whether we still drive around in covered wagons. (The answer is no, by the way.) (;Reviews
Live Group Course
$225
for 13 classes1x per week, 13 weeks
50 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
2-10 learners per class
