INTRODUCTION
This is the
teacher's/parent's guide to Race to the Moonrise: An Ancient
Journey. The
book tells the story of two children who embark on an exciting
adventure as
they travel from Casas Grandes, Mexico, to Chimney Rock, Colorado. On
their
journey they visit the major cultural groups of the 13th century
Southwest: the
Mogollon,
Hohokam,
Sinagua,
and Ancestral
Puebloan. The book is
targeted toward
4th through 8th grade students but is also enjoyable and informative
for older
children and adults.
Summaries of the major cultural groups visited by our hero, Long Legs, along with his younger sister, Little Basket, and their adult companion, Uncle, are presented in this guide. These will provide you with background information useful in the book discussion. The guide is set up with the intention of having the teacher, parents, or students read a chapter each day. Discussion questions, research topics, individual activities, group activities, and references are provided for each chapter. Projects range from those which are very simple to ones which require more preparation and imagination. On the CD, some projects may be projected for class use, such as the interactive map of the journey.