Influential St. Louis Elementary

Did you know that St. Louis used to be an economic powerhouse of the United States?  A Turning Point in History: Influential St. Louis looks at the 1904 World’s Fair and some of the influential business owners who made their start in St. Louis. Included are lesson plans, readings, questions, and activities that are tailored for primary school learners. We highly recommend planning to visit the Museum for a more complete idea of what life would have been like during the time.

St. Louis Business

Show-Me Standards
Communication Arts:
3. Reading and evaluating nonfiction works and material (such as biographies, newspapers, technical
manuals)
6. Participating in formal and informal presentations and discussions of issues and ideas
Social Studies:
2. Continuity and change in the history of Missouri, the United States and the world
6. Relationships of the individual and groups to institutions and cultural traditions

Objectives:
1. To educate students in the history of St. Louis and Missouri.
2. To improve student’s comprehensive reading abilities.
3. To educate students on business and industry started in St. Louis.

Activity
Read about influential St. Louis entrepreneurs and answer the following questions.

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The 1904 World’s Fair

Show-Me Standards
Communication Arts:
3. Reading and evaluating nonfiction works and material (such as biographies, newspapers, technical manuals)
6. Participating in formal and informal presentations and discussions of issues and ideas
Social Studies:
2. Continuity and change in the history of Missouri, the United States and the world
6. Relationships of the individual and groups to institutions and cultural traditions

Objectives:
1. To educate students in the history of St. Louis and Missouri.
2. To improve student’s comprehensive reading abilities.
3. To improve student’s understanding of relationships of countries and people.

Activity
Read about The 1904 World’s Fair and answer the following questions.

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