Middle School Virtual Programs

LUMBERJACK LIFE

Grades: 5th – 8th
Approximate Run Time: 40 minutes

A father and his two sons looking at saws in the Work in the Woods: Logging in the Adirondacks exhibit.

Discover the thrills and dangers of the logging industry of long ago. Historic photos, film footage and tools of the trade are highlighted.

Students will explore the question:

What are the pros and cons of the development of the logging industry in the Adirondacks?

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OUT OF THE EARTH

Grades: 6th – 8th
Approximate Run Time: 40 minutes

The extraction of minerals and ore has shaped the regions landscape and communities. Students will analyze historic photos of the industry and consider how mining has changed the environment and the effects of those changes.

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Naming Narratives

Grades: 5th – 8th
Approximate Run Time: 40 minutes

Names are universal, the stories behind them are unique. Names may express proud cultural heritage or serve as a weighty reminder of forced assimilation or misappropriation. This program uses diverse personal narratives to explore the significance of names, both individual and collective.