How were goods transported during the early 1800’s? What was the quickest method of shipping from...

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Aim: How, where and why was the Erie Canal Created?

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Aim: How, where and why was the Erie Canal Created?

The Erie Canal

Do Now: Answer the following questions.How were goods transported during the early 1800s?What was the quickest method of shipping from the United States?ActivityStudents will become experts on a particular primary source.Grade 7 students will examine the picture The Marriage of the Waters .Grade 4 students will examine pictures of the tools used in creating the Erie Canal.Grade 2 students will examine a New York State map.Each group will complete an analysis worksheet about their primary source.7th Grade ActivityAnalyze the painting The Marriage of the Waters.

Using the Art Analysis Worksheet, answer the questions based upon what you see in the painting.7th Grade Activity

7th Grade ActivityArt Analysis Worksheet 7th Grade

Art Analysis Worksheet 4th & 2nd Grade4th Grade ActivityAnalyze the pictures of the tools used to create the Erie Canal.

Complete the Object Study Worksheet about the pictures.4th Grade Activity

4th Grade ActivityArtifact Analysis Worksheet 7th Grade

Artifact Analysis Worksheet 4th & 2nd Grade2nd Grade ActivityLook at the map of New York State.

Complete the Map Analysis Worksheet.2nd Grade Activity

2nd Grade ActivityMap Analysis Worksheet 7th Grade

Map Analysis Worksheet 4th & 2nd Grade