Early Life in America
These materials are provided to enhance curriculum application in Social Studies, Science and Language Arts studies of students grades K-8.*Each set of materials is designed to complement a themed immersion experience tour of Rose Hill Manor Park & Museums. We encourage you to use these lesson plans and resources as a pre- or post- visit activity. When booking your tour please call (301) 600-1646 and reference which theme you are requesting for your tour.
*See Maryland Voluntary State Curriculum Standards referenced in each lesson plan.
Whose job was it?
explore what life would have been like and what types of tasks they would have participated in as part of the household economy in the 18th & 19th centuries. As part of this lesson students will learn about textiles and the use of natural resources in production.
Areas included on tour:
- Blacksmith Shop / Ice House
- Log Cabin
- Manor House
Resources