Post 8 (video)

 I think this video showed a great way for teaching about the pioneers in relation to the students. In my opinion history is a difficult subject to relate to students when it should be. I recall plenty of times in school when I would complain about how boring my history class was. I think this teacher did a wonderful job of bringing the topic to life.  This way would easily help students remember the main focus of studying the pioneers. It was even better that they had a guided discussion afterwords. The questions were open enough for the students to have beneficial information to share. It was a great way to relate to the students and have them relate to each other. When young students can find a similar experience in their life the event becomes more meaningful. Also, when students can add onto knowledge they already know, it deepens their understanding. The activity at the end of the lesson included authentic materials, which was beneficial in this case. The students were learning about brochures as well as putting their knowledge about travel and relating it to the pioneers. This is a great way to have a project at the end of the lesson that ties in everything that has been discussed.