Riverworks
Description
Grades 5-8
The extensive use of rivers for water supply, transportation, and sources of power often led to their abuse and pollution.
Activities include:
- Participating in a water chemistry lab which demonstrates pollution and cleaning techniques
- Discovering how the Merrimack River has been rehabilitated
- Visit Francis Gate, a massive wooden gate that was dropped into the canal to save the city from flooding
- Watching the multi-media presentation "Lowell: The Industrial Revelation" at the Visitor Center.
More information:
Scheduling and Reservations
Riverworks is available in October - November and April - May (call for specific dates).
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 2011-2012 school year by calling Lowell National Historical Park at 978-970-5000. Please see our curriculum pages for information about our curriculum packets with pre- and post-visit activities. Tsongas Center has been approved for PASS Program funding support; contact your local cultural council.
Resources
Download the Riverworks Activity Guide (PDF).
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.
