Volga German Immigrants in Kansas
Traveling Resource Trunk - available through May 2012
Grades four through six
Follow a family’s journey from Germany to Russia to Kansas. Read an immigrant’s journal. Explore traditions. Learn about immigration through the experiences of Volga German immigrants. Historical information, replica artifacts, music, and photographs included in this trunk tell the story of settlement in Ellis County.
The manual in this trunk contains fourteen sections containing content information about the Volga German immigrant experience. Topics range from an exploration of why they left Russia to settlement patterns in Kansas to traditional housing, food, and clothing. Each section of the manual contains historical information and activity ideas geared toward fourth through sixth grade students.
The items contained in this trunk lend themselves to use in a non-classroom setting. Yuth groups find the trunk useful in meeting badge and project requirements.
Ideas for using this trunk with other grades and with youth groups.
Contents of Trunk
Trunk Manual
Trunk Specifications
Weight: 45 lbs.
Dimensions: 31" x 22" x 16"
Insure for $500 when shipping
