This unit examines the history of education, including the teaching profession, as Wyoming transitions from a territory to its early decades as a state. Students will learn about the history of Wyoming and relate it to their own education and experiences. The unit includes three segments with progressively advanced student activities. While designed as a learning progression, any of the student activities and accompanying resources may be used as stand-alone lessons.
Journey through the beginning decades of education in Wyoming from the establishment of the Wyoming constitution in 1889 and statehood in 1890 through the 1920s. Glimpse the challenges of communities and settlers as they work to provide an education for their children.