Kansas Museum of History

Guided Theme Tours:
Wichita: People of the Grass Lodge

Grades 1

Experience the traditions of the Wichita Indians with a full scale replica of a grass lodge. Hands-on activities invite children to learn how the Wichita Indians adapted to life on the Plains.

This tour addresses, yet does not fulfill, the following standards:

History: Grade 1, Benchmark 2, Indicator 4: The student compares types of shelter used by American Indians in Kansas over time (e.g. grass house, earth house, tipi, frame house)

Geography: Grade 1, Benchmark 5, Indicator 2: The student describes how the physical environment impacts humans (e.g. choices of clothing, housing, crops, recreation).

History: Grade 2, Benchmark 2, Indicator 1: The student compares and contrasts daily life of an historic Plains Indian family, a pioneer family, and a modern family in Kansas.

Length of tour: approximately one hour, with a maximum of two tours per hour Number of student in a group: For the best experience, we recommend approximately 20 students per tour. For large groups, a maximum of 40 students will be accommodated on the tour during any given hour. Registration: Submit an online tour request; group rates are available with a minimum two weeks advanced registration For more information: contact 785-272-8681, ext. 414; education@kshs.org.