THE ARKANSAS FRONTIER

WHAT CAN WE DO?

• School life from 100 years ago
• Experience early frontier living
• Pick pumpkins
• Mine for gem stones
• Dig for dinosaur eggs

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Swbat distinguish between earth's materials ESS.8.3.1
• Swbat engage effectively in collaborative discussions SL4.1

DIRECTIONS

• From Conway take Highway 65 N go 12 miles
• After going through Greenbrier continue 2 miles and take right fork on to Highway 25 go 14 miles
• Stay on Highway 25 until you get to Quitman
• 4. Turn left in downtown Quitman on to Highway 225/356/Bee Branch Rd go 2 miles
• Turn right at Wesley Chapel Rd go 1/2 mile. Arrive at destination on right

COST

• General admission: $8
• Group admission: $7 (does not incluce gem mining)
• Group discount (with gem mining): $10
• Teachers are free!!!

HOW WILL THIS FIELD TRIP BENEFIT YOUR STUDENTS?

• The facility teaches students about the farm life and early settlers.
• Visit a replica of the dog-trot style housing that settlers lived in.
• Exposure to Native American life style and culture.
• Students will have hands on and up close experiences with farm animals.
• Mine for gems and classify rocks and minerals.