These sites provide information about life in the country. Learn about country life in the past and present and compare living in the country and city. Includes clothing, music, scenic pictures, houses, and more. There are also links to eThemes resources on Comparing Communities: Urban, Suburb, and Rural, Farm Animals, Amish People, Life, and Culture, and Transportation: Covered Wagons.
These sites have information about the characteristics of communities. Learn about urban, suburb and rural communities and discover how they differ. Includes photographs and lesson plans. An eThemes resource on urban wildlife is included.
Learn about different animals that live on farms, including cows, horses, dogs, cats, and more. Includes many photos, plus audio files of the animal sounds. There are activities, games, and online stories relating to farm life. Includes links to eThemes Resources on dairy farms, chickens, and Missouri animals.
These sites explain the different types of covered wagons that were used by pioneers to traverse the Oregon Trail in the late 19th century. Topics include the materials, dimensions, usage, manufacturers, cost, and durability of this primitive mode of transportation.