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\nBecoming a Member of an 1830s Family\n

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\nStudents compare and constrast life in an 1830s family verses a modern family. They role play the position of a family member in 1830 while wearing traditional clothing for the time period. They write journal entries to show their daily...\n
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\nThe Pilgrims: The Beaver Trade and Colonial New England\n

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\nStrange but true. The demand for beaver hats saved the Pilgrims. Find out how with a resource that includes a background essay about the First Thanksgiving and a video about the Pilgrim business model.\n
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\n\"Jamestown\n\n
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\nJamestown Changes\n

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\nStudents examine how the Jamestown settlement changed the first few years after it was founded. They take a virtual field trip of Jamestown, read primary source documents, discuss census information, and write a summary of changes in...\n
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\nWinter\n

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\nStudents examine how animals adapt to the harsh New England winter. They discuss articles they have read on the subject.\n
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\nTeen America Travels New England\n

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\nStudents simulate the role of a travel agent to understand how to read and use road maps. They plan a bus trip through New England for a group of travelers that includes, bus travel, meals and attractions. They plan the distance that...\n
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\n\"Climate\n\n
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\nClimate Change\n

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\nStudents focus on the production of maple syrup in Northern New England as they study the effects of climate change. They investigate other environmental factors on the forests of Northern New England.\n
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\nFamily Life in the Federal Period\n

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\nEleventh graders explore the evolution of a small New England town, Deerfield families and diversity of jobs in a town. They also explore how families functioned and how the roles of women changed.\n
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\nComparing Covenants\n

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\nFifth graders investigate what a covenant was and how they relate to contemporary government ideals. In this comparing covenant lesson, 5th graders examine primary source documents that are examples of covenants from 18th century New...\n
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\n\"Geometry\n\n
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\nGeometry of Democracy\n

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\nStudents explore the architecture of New England by identifying geometric shapes.  In this architectural lesson, students examine photographs of classic building architecture and use a transparency to trace geometric shapes they...\n
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\nSea Changes: A New England Industry\n

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\nStudents conduct research in order to use primary and secondary sources. They interpret and analyze information from textbooks and nonfiction books for young adults, as well as reference materials, audio and media presentations, oral...\n
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\nUnderstanding the Salem Witch Trials\n

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\nMiddle schoolers describe some of the important elements of life in Puritan New England. They create a timeline of the events of the Salem Witch Trials. They work in groups to explore the concept of multiple interpretations of history.\n
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\n\"Aquaculture:\n\n
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\nAquaculture: Down on the Salmon Farm\n

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\nStudents examine the changing practices of aquaculture. They discuss the short term and long term consequences stemming from fish farming.\n
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\n\"Climate\n\n
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\nClimate Change\n

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\nLearners discuss problems associated with a world climate change. They examine how animals would be affected if the world heated up.\n
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\nA Matter of Density\n

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\nLarvae transportation on the New England seamounts is based on the density of the water. Scholars calculate density and graph salinity versus temperature to better understand the distribution of organisms in a water column....\n
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\nIt's a Roughy Life\n

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\nScientists recently discovered several previously unknown species at the Bear Seamount off the coast of New England. Scholars research these new species — benthopelagic, benthic, and seamount fish — and find out what makes them...\n
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\n\"Courtship\n\n
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\nCourtship and Marriage\n

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\nStudents research the concept of courtship and marriage as it pertains to early New England and explore the values and culture that shaped our history. In this courtship and marriage lesson, students examine primary source documents that...\n
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\nTowards Separation of Church and State in Gloucester\n

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\nExplore New England government in the 1700's with your class. They will identify historical documents as primary or secondary sources, then read and discuss the significance of these documents as they relate to the \"freedom of religion\"...\n
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\nUnexpected Family History\n

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\nThe history of the northern states' involvement in the slave trade is not widely known. This resource uses the PBS documentary, Traces of the Trade, and the nonfiction book, Children of the New England Slave Trade, to examine this aspect...\n
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\nVolcanos and the Atmosphere\n

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\nIn the summer of 1815, snow fell every month in New England. Was this related to the volcanic eruption of Tambora in Indonesia earlier in the year? Young scientists design their own experiments to research the long-term effect a volcanic...\n
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\nLesson 11: Printed Materials (Ads and Broadsides) 1780-1820\n

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\nYoung scholars use primary resources (gazettes, broadsides, advertisements) to consider life at the turn of the 18th century in Deerfield, Massachusetts. They infer observations about life in the nascent United States.\n
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\nNew England News: All You Need to Know About the New England Colonies\n

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\nStudents explore the New England colonies inj this five lessons unit. The colonies of plymouth Rock, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, and Connecticut are highlighted through a variety of techniques.\n
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\nAffects of Geography on Colonial Cultures\n

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\nSixth graders examine the effects of geography on the development of culture. They discuss how geography can affect the lifestyles and development of a society's culture. Students examine the geography and climate of New England and the...\n
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\nHistory: New England Indian Wars\n

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\nStudents research English and Indian battles in New England. Working in groups, they examine the Bloody Brook Massacre and the falls fight. After completing battle summary worksheets, hold a class discussion to review the findings.\n
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\nAmerican Life in the 17th Century: 1607-1692\n

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\nWhat was American life like during the 1600s? Help your class discover facts about the unhealthy conditions at Chesapeake Bay, the tobacco economy, Bacon's Rebellion, colonial slavery, the Salem Witch Trials, and colonial life. Slides...\n
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