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Summary and Objective
Students will understand that children in the 1800's used different materials, learned mostly by rote, had different consequences for misbehavior, and had a school calendar based on the agricultural needs of the region. Although differences exsisted, there were also some similarities between school in the 1800's and today.
Teaching Plan
Step 1.
Lead a discussion about school in the 1800's. Remind the children that most communities at that time were agriculutral in nature. Ask the children the following questions: Do you think children in the 1800's went to school from September to June, as you do? What subjects do you think the children studied? etc...
Step 2.
Hand out reproductions of "The New England Primer." Ask the children to explore the "Primer" to find out what subjects were taught. Inform the children that in addition to those subjects found in the "Primer," others were also taught.
Step 3.
Distribute copies of Nathan Loomis' Copy Book. Explain the use of copy books.
Step 4.
Project the image of the slate onto the overhead and make the children aware that slates and slate pencils were also used as writing utensils.
Step 5.
Explain the meaning of corporal punishment. Discuss some of the different forms of punishment used.
Step 6.
Dispense copies of "Hints to Schoolmasters." Read the selection with the children and discuss the reasoning behind the writing of the letter.
Step 7.
Project the picture of "School Room at Mill and Bars." Explain that at the end of the school term there would be a recitation day at which the children would recount essential skills learned during the term.
Step 8.
Children will complete a Venn Diagram comparing and contrasting schools in the 1800's with present day schools. In the following lesson,the children will use the Venn Diagram to compose a paragraph detailing the similarities and differences.
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