Ken Thomasma sees the wisdom in a ravens eye and feels the power of horses galloping across the plains. Standing on a monumental battle field, studying the customs of the Blackfoot, or tracing the footsteps of Lewis and Clark, this award-winning author knows history and how to imagine it afresh. These 3rd through 5th grade LessonPlans inspire children to follow their investigative curiosities too. They virtually climb into Kens Cowboy Cadillac and travel cross-country while the landscapes reveal the secrets of storytelling. Children come to know the meaning of time and place, the power of research, and how to recreate the textures, smells, and sounds of their surroundings. Theyll write, illustrate, and engage in project-based work to go beyond history books, explore their own creativity, and become part of the oral tradition of storytelling.
