Teacher Resources & Lesson Plans Suggested reading list This list was generated to support History, Heritage, Legends, the Land and Patty Reed's Doll Project. It is also appropriate for International Fest. History, Heritage, Legends, the Land Writing project exploring agrarian roots. This activity involves literature, writing, and history. It is an ideal activity for a variety of ages. It will also prepare participants for interviewing guest author, Victor Hanson (I will be attempting to contact other writers as well). Read "Clara's Doll" a fascinating in-depth historical story of one of my relatives that was archived by my mother, Grace Jacobson. This is a good sample story for any age. Read selections from Victor Hanson's Field Without Dreams. Igniting the Pioneer Spirit See Igniting the Pioneer Spirit lesson plans. Read some of the pioneer stories from this project. World Fruit Basket View plans and Additional Activities for World Fruit Basket. Patty Reed's Doll View project guidelines for American Anthology "Patty Reed's Doll." Wildflowers of the World View guidelines for "Wildflowers of the World." Fantastic Flower Projects, secrets of wonderful project with pressed flowers. Legends Story starter idea and image for writing original legends This has ideas for making connections with legends & literature using story of Hans Brinker. International Fest Lesson plans and resources for International Fest. In My Mother's House Poems This lesson plan and links to original poetry by students based on themes of family, agriculture, and Native American history. The book "In My Mother's House" by Ann Nolan Clark was used for inspiration along with the artwork of "The North Star" by Peter Reynolds. Places of Magic Places of Magic is part of MayaQuest Experience. Vitali's Dilemma also poses problems that invite student responses.