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The Conestoga Wagon
Extensions

1. Provide students with a detailed description of the size and measurements of a wagon, Source 5: Measurements of an Early Conestoga Wagon. Ask each group to determine a scale to use for building a wagon. Students will work in groups to plan and build a model of a Conestoga Wagon. Groups should use the planning sheet for Conestoga Wagon–Group Project. 2. Research Conestoga Township, Lancaster County, PA to learn more about where these wagons were first made. 3. Have students "read" another photo related to the Conestoga wagon. Use the Library of Congress photo.

Field Trips

Landis Valley Museum
2451 Kissel Hill Road
Lancaster, PA 17601
Phone: 717.569.0401
FAX: 717.560.2147

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