09-05-2025
Pioneer Day at local school aims to bring history to life
Saint Luke School in the City of Erie brought history to life for students with its fourth annual Pioneer Day.
Second graders have been studying Old America, the Oregon Trail, and the expansion.
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On Friday, five stations in their gym provided hands-on lessons to enhance what they've heard in the classroom.
They cooperated on tasks like building wagons and native american tribe homes.
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'I think it really makes them pay attention in class, so when they come to these activities, they know what we're talking about,' said Maria Wishnok, a second-grade teacher.
'We have the tent station. Behind me, we have the American tribe station. Over there, we have the covered wagon station. Is it better than regular class? Yes, indeed it is!' said Jack Krause, a second-grade student.
The students also attempted to navigate a trail and make homemade butter.
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