Mule Day in Columbia, Tennessee draws over 200,000 people every April — and most families from our area drive right past it. This unit study is built to change that.
Designed for Grades K–3 with two differentiated levels throughout, this print-and-go PDF wraps real curriculum around your Mule Day visit. No prep required beyond printing. No special supplies needed.
What's Inside:
The Day Before
Animal Science lesson — what a mule is, why it's a hybrid, why Tennessee farmers depended on them
Vocabulary page — 8 heritage words with definitions and writing practice
Copywork — two levels (K–1 and 2–3) with penmanship sentences
Observation Journal — spotter's checklist and "what I want to see" planning page to bring to the event
Art page — color and label the mule diagram
The Day After
Reflection Journal — favorite memory, surprises, lingering questions
Writing Time — two differentiated levels
Economics lesson — the Mule Day Market as a real, living marketplace
Vocabulary Review — matching activity
Keepsake Art Page — draw your best memory to keep forever
Subjects Covered: Animal Science · Tennessee History · Appalachian Culture · Economics · Language Arts · Art
Grade Range: K–3 (two levels throughout: K–1 and 2–3)
Format: Printable PDF · Instant download after purchase · Print as many copies as you need
Part of the Tennessee Heritage Field Trip Series by TullaHomeschool
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