Curated OER
A Visit From The Jolly Postman
Students learn about the postal system and how mail is delivered. In this mail delivery lesson, students read The Jolly Postman: Or Other People's Letters and discuss the people and places the jolly postman would visit in their town. ...
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Pony Express Home Station: Pony Express Route
Use this site to view maps of routes on the Pony Express and also read a brief history.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Pony Express: History and Culture
A good article from the National Park Service which recounts the history of the brief existence of the Pony Express. Read about the route, what caused the demise of the Pony Express, and what part of the trail can still be seen.
Smithsonian Institution
National Postal Museum: The Story of the Pony Express
This article explores the story of the Pony Express, the "speedy" mail service that once connected the Eastern U.S. with the West.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Utah History Encyclopedia: Pony Express in Utah
This resource provides concise historical information concerning the Pony Express in Utah.
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Pony Express Home Station: Pony Express Quiz
A short multiple-choice quiz on the Pony Express.