Exploring Log Cabins at Log Cabin Village

Outline I. Experience Experience Introduction Enrichment Projects 1. Drawing log cabins 2. Look inside a Log Cabin 3. At Log Cabin Village A. Historic Interpreters B. Exploring Cabins II. Introduction 1. What is a log cabin? 2. Building a log cabin 3. What is inside a log cabin? 4. Log cabins today III. Enrichment 1. Fun facts about log cabins A. First American log homes B. Lofts in log cabins C. South facing D. Mud and moss insulation E. Presidents in log cabins IV. Projects 1. A Visit to Log Cabin Village 2. Lincoln’s Cabin *All IFW programs are TEKS aligned Experience Introduction Enrichment Projects About Us IFW Donors

Experience: The Visit A visit to Log Cabin Village is a trip back in time. During this new program, expressly created for Imagination Fort Worth, historical interpreters dressed in period attire will present a living history lesson on how American pioneers built strong homes out of tree trunks. Experience Introduction Enrichment Projects About Us IFW Donors

Experience: Look Inside a Log Cabin This program is tied to the bilingual book “Look Inside a Log Cabin”. Students will learn how the pioneering families of this area lived on the Texas frontier. Students will look inside a log cabin to learn more about pioneer life. Experience Introduction Enrichment Projects About Us IFW Donors

Experience: At Log Cabin Village Log Cabin Village’s historical interpreters will introduce Pre-K classrooms to the basics of log cabins while reinforcing basic knowledge. Interpreters will create a bridge between history and artifacts to provide a memorable educational experience. Experience Introduction Enrichment Projects About Us IFW Donors

Experience: At Log Cabin Village Students will learn aspects of the history of log cabins, building log cabins, and living in log cabins by visiting- Howard Cabin Parker Cabin Pickard Cabin Seela Cabin Tompkins Cabin Experience Introduction Enrichment Projects About Us IFW Donors

Experience: At Log Cabin Village Your tour activities at Log Cabin Village will take place outdoors (rain or shine) and in non-climate-controlled structures.  Please encourage students to dress accordingly.    Your program will start at 12:00 p.m. and last approximately 1 to 1 ½ hours.  The length of time spent at each stop is designed to be brief so that little legs and minds are not fatigued.  Experience Introduction Enrichment Projects About Us IFW Donors

Information: What is a log cabin? A log cabin is a house built from logs. Historically, most log cabins were simple one- or 1½-story structures. A log cabin was usually constructed with round logs, and often was the first generation home made quickly as a frontier shelter. Experience Introduction Enrichment Projects About Us IFW Donors

Information: Building a cabin When the pioneers first arrived to their new land, one of the first things they needed to do was build a house. In areas where there were plenty of trees, they would build log cabins.  Log cabins required few building resources, just trees and an axe or saw. The pioneers didn't need metal nails or spikes to hold them together. Experience Introduction Enrichment Projects About Us IFW Donors

Information: What was inside a log cabin? The settlers didn't have a lot of furniture, especially when they first moved in. They might have a small table, a bed, and a chair or two. A lot of times they would have a chest they brought with them from their homeland, filled with things that the pioneers could use to make the log cabin feel like home.  Experience Introduction Enrichment Projects About Us IFW Donors

Information: Log cabins today Pioneers didn’t have all the modern comforts that we have today. Today’s essentials like running water, bathrooms, and electricity were unheard of, and cooking took place over an open fire. But today many people want to live in log cabins because of their rustic charm and natural beauty. Luckily, today we can get log cabins with essentials they did not have in the past. Experience Introduction Enrichment Projects About Us IFW Donors

Enrichment: Fun facts about log cabins The first log cabins in America were built in the 1600s by emigrants from Sweden. These first log cabins were built in the Scandinavian (Sweden, Finland, Norway) style and began a trend of building log cabins in the US. Log cabins had been built in these countries for thousands of years. Experience Introduction Enrichment Projects About Us IFW Donors

Enrichment: Fun facts about log cabins If the roof was high enough, the pioneers often built a loft in their log cabins where someone could sleep. Children would often sleep in the loft. Experience Introduction Enrichment Projects About Us IFW Donors

Enrichment: Fun facts about log cabins The windows & doors of log cabins were usually built facing south. This allowed the sun to shine into the cabin during the day. With no electricity, sunlight was important. It also helped heat the home during the cold winter months. Experience Introduction Enrichment Projects About Us IFW Donors

Enrichment: Fun facts about log cabins To make their log cabins warmer and resistant to bad weather, settlers would fill the cracks between the logs with mud or moss. Can you imagine insulating your house with mud? Experience Introduction Enrichment Projects About Us IFW Donors

Enrichment: Fun facts about log cabins Did you know that two US Presidents were born in log cabins? Andrew Jackson and Abraham Lincoln   Lincoln Logs were named after President Lincoln because he was born in a log home. These toys are notched dowel rods that resemble small logs. Lincoln Logs are a great way to build your own mini-log cabins! Experience Introduction Enrichment Projects About Us IFW Donors

Projects: Drawing log cabins Students will learn fine motor skills by practicing drawing circles and lines. By creating line drawings of log cabins, students will practice important skills that can help with writing. Make sure students practice holding their pencils properly while practicing their circles and straight lines. Experience Introduction Enrichment Projects About Us IFW Donors

Projects: Lincoln’s Cabin Create a log cabin using popsicle sticks or straws along with construction paper or cardboard. Then include President Lincoln in his cabin. You can do this by putting a penny in the window of your cabin, by pasting a picture of Lincoln in your cabin or by drawing Lincoln with his famous top hat! Experience Introduction Enrichment Projects About Us IFW Donors

About Us: Imagination Fort Worth Imagination Fort Worth sparks the imaginations of Texas kids through transformational experiences. Over the past 25 years, more than five million students have participated in our programs—programs that combine the creative thrill of the arts with the critical educational goals outlined by local and state guidelines. Through art, dance, music, and theater, students engage with history, science, math, and language in ways that enhance learning and awaken creativity.   Experience Introduction Enrichment Projects About Us IFW Donors

About Us: Imagination Fort Worth Imagination Fort Worth is an independent non-profit organization. We partner with  local schools to create field trips and in-school programs that target specific educational needs, as well as with local arts and cultural institutions to introduce students to a diversity of mind-opening experiences. Visit us at: http://imaginationfortworth.org/   Experience Introduction Enrichment Projects About Us IFW Donors

Imagination Fort Worth would like to thank the all of our donors, partners, and volunteers for their continued support. Check out the link below for a comprehensive list of donors and partners! http://imaginationfortworth.org/get-involved/partners-sponsors/ Experience Introduction Enrichment Projects About Us IFW Donors

Enjoy your trip to Log Cabin Village!