Classroom by the Concord

Grades 5-8

Description

The Concord River Greenway serves as a living laboratory where students investigate a former industrial site that has been reclaimed as an urban nature sanctuary and recreational trail. In the role of scientists, students

• Collect river water samples and perform water quality tests.

• Simulate ways human actions have changed the ecosystem.

• Interpret historical maps.

• Investigate how human activity has contributed to the disappearance of migratory fish.

More information:

• Frameworks Connections

Scheduling and Reservations

Guided School Program Fees: $195

(Note: Schools must arrange to keep buses in Lowell for use during the program.)

Programs may be reserved now for dates during the 2012-2013 school year by calling 978-970-5080. Please see our curriculum pages for information about our curriculum packets with pre- and post-visit activities.

Resources

• Download the Classroom by the Concord Activity Guide (pdf).
• Download maps of industries along the Concord River in Lowell, MA.
• All of our programs have been reviewed to ensure their relevance to state and national standards. View how this program ties to the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.
• Visit the Concord River Greenway website for more information.

Partnership

The Tsongas Industrial History Center is an education partnership between the University of Massachusetts Lowell School of Education and the National Park Service at Lowell National Historical Park.