Middle School Virtual Programs
LUMBERJACK LIFE
Grades: 5th – 8th
Curriculum Connections:
• Critical analysis
• Immigration
Approximate Run Time: 40 minutes
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?
OUT OF THE EARTH
Grades: 6th – 8th
Curriculum Connections:
• Regional minerals
• Industry
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.
Naming Narratives
Grades: 5th – 8th
Curriculum Connections:
• Racial diversity
• Social Emotional Learning
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.
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