Core Knowledge Foundation
Frontier Explorers Tell It Again!™ Read-Aloud Anthology
The last read-aloud anthology in the series showcases frontier explorers. First graders listen to texts about Daniel Boone, crossing the Appalacian Mountains, Lewis and Clark, dangers on the prairie, and more. After reading, pupils...
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The Louisiana Purchase: Worksheet
Celebrate the anniversary of one of the United States' most important land acquisitions with a fun worksheet. The class answers five matching questions related to those involved with the Louisiana Purchase and then think about what life...
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America Grows - Trailblazers Pave the Way
Learners study the time period after the Revolutionary War when people were striving to move away from the coastal areas and look for pathways to the west. Westerward expansion is a central theme and students use a variety of resources...
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America Moves Out!
First graders analyze the events of early American exploration. This is a unit resource for teachers in which there are six lessons about the American Western exploration and expansion. Within each lesson there are objectives, materials,...
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Meet American History Scavenger Hunt
Students answer questions about US history by visiting web links to find the answers. They write their answers on a worksheet. Students who get finished early go back to the web sites they liked the best and take a virtual tour.
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November 2, 1734 - Daniel Boone
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that November 2, 1734 was the birth date of American frontiersman, Daniel Boone. Kids learn a couple of facts about Boone including that he did not attend much school. Students then write...
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The Frontier and Frontiersmen
In this frontier worksheet, students read a 2 page article on the early frontier life, answer 5 facts from the article with multiple choice answers and determine if 2 statements are true or false.
Discovering Lewis & Clark
Discovering Lewis & Clark: Hunters and Hunting
This section of the larger website Discovering Lewis & Clark examines hunters and hunting on the expedition.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Daniel Boone First Saw the Woodlands of Kentucky
Explore the wilderness of Kentucky with Daniel Boone. Here is a brief summary of his travels. Also features a portrait of Boone, a photograph of his cabin, and a beautiful engraving of Cumberland Gap.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies: Daniel Boone
Find out about one of America's greatest legends, Daniel Boone. (In Spanish)
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission
Explore Pa History: Daniel Boone
Examine the historical contributions of frontiersman and Pennsylvania native, Daniel Boone.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The Adventures of Daniel Boone
A scanned copy of the 1851 publication of The Adventures of Daniel Boone by Uncle Phillip, a nonfiction book for children.
Other
Smith D Ray: Earliest Settlement Routes to Tennessee
"A short history of the migration from the east coast to Tennessee highlighting the trails, paths, and roads used." A well-researched site.
Tennessee History For Kids
Tennessee History for Kids: Part Two, Explorers and Long Hunters
This website provides information about two early explorers in Tennessee, Hernando de Soto and Daniel Boone.
Library of Congress
Loc: Today in History: June 7: Daniel Boone
This site by the Library of Congress gives a good biography of frontiersman Daniel Boone. Includes related links and pictures. Click on the picture of his Kentucky cabin for a larger view.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Archiving Early America: Lives of Early America
Here you will get good information on Ben Franklin, George Washington, Daniel Boone, Thomas Jefferson, and Paul Revere.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Explorers for Kids: Daniel Boone
This website describes the biography and life of American frontier explorer Daniel Boone. Learn how he explored Kentucky and the Cumberland Gap.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Daniel Boone
A great American explorer, Daniel Boone published his memoirs so that we can read about his adventures. This article briefly overviews Boone's life and explorations and provides links to more information on this great American.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Mi Heroe/my Hero
Stories about heroes from history and from around the world, submitted by students and others. Search for your hero or browse examples by topic, e.g., Animals, Explorers, Literary (fictional book or movie characters who inspire), Sports,...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography: Explorers
Learn about the adventures of famous explorers including Sacagawea, Lewis and Clark, Marco Polo, Sir Edmund Hillary and Ferdinand Magellan
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Daniel Boone
An American pioneer and hunter
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Daniel Boone
(1734-1820) American pioneer and hunter.