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Appropriate for grades 5+. This is a 4-4.5
hour program, whose purpose is to educate our next generation on the
importance of protecting the Chesapeake Bay and its rich history while
providing a qualified field experience to reinforce Maryland Learning
Objectives. This is a quality based student directed field experience
that focuses on science.
Students will hypothesize what they think they will discover, and whether
the upper Bay is healthy. They then conduct experiments to test their
hypotheses as we sail around the Susquehanna Flats. They record data
that is reported to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and
used as part of a monitoring program. Students learn about the problems
facing the Bay, the solutions to these problems, and what each individual
can do to improve the health of the Bay.
Cost: $750.00 per 25 students plus 2 teachers/chaperones. This program
qualifies for the Chesapeake Bay Trust grant, which will cover ½
of the cost. Please go to www.cbtrust.org for
more information on the grant.
Split sessions can also be arranged to handle up to 50 students a day.
Please call for information, and details. |
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Appropriate for elementary levels 1-3. This is a 4-4.5 hour
2 part program; students spend approx. 2 hours on the Skipjack and 2
hours at the Museum with ½ hour lunch break.
On board the Martha Lewis:
Students will take a front seat approach to navigation, sailing and
simple boat mechanics en route to a treasure that lies hidden in the
harbor in Havre de Grace. Alone with charts, a compass, and pirate riddles,
the students will begin their day with a treasure hunt. They will be
required to listen to historical tales of the Chesapeake Bay and Havre
de Grace in order to decipher riddles leading them on a hunt which culminates
with a sweet reward. Piracy ensues as the students gain an understanding
of the local maritime history and become acquainted with simple navigational
skills.
At the Susquehanna Museum:
Students will use clues from artifacts and primary documents to discover
the lifestyle of the 19th century Lock House residents and canal folk.
Children will learn about the child’s role in these societies.
An emphasis is placed on 19th century technology, including the operation
of the pivot bridge and the outlet lock of the Susquehanna & Tidewater
Canal. If time permits, students will hike the North Park Trail following
the canal towpath for half the hike.
Cost: $350.00 per class of 25 students with 2 teachers/chaperones –
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Appropriate for elementary levels 2-4. This is a 4-4.5 hour
2 part program. The purpose of which is to assist children to understand
the importance of preservation and conservation of the wetlands, the
Chesapeake Bay watershed and the Bay.
Onboard the Martha Lewis:
Students will help set the sails as they go out for a comprehensive
2-hour program. Three stations will be presented: a watershed table
to show effect on the Bay, Underwater exploration to identify living
creatures of the Bay and Boat build to demonstrate buoyancy.
At the Susquehanna Museum:
Students will hike the North Park Trail, exploring several types of
wetlands. Upon their return students will learn about the construction
of the Susquehanna & Tidewater Canal, the Conowingo Dam and the
effect of these constructions on the Susquehanna River and surrounding
area. Historic photographs and other images are used to show the differences
in both environment and culture throughout Havre de Grace’s history.
In the Lock House students will compare and contrast their 21st century
lives with the life of an 1840’s child. An emphasis will be placed
on environmental issues of both eras. Cost: $350.00 per class of 25 students with 2 teachers/chaperones –
two classes can be done in one day. This program qualifies for the Chesapeake
Bay Trust grant, which will cover ½ of the cost. Please go to www.cbtrust.org for information on the grant. |
History | Mission | Membership | Brochure
(the Martha Lewis brochure is in Adobe Acrobat. You can dowload
this program FREE on the web)
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Skipjack MARTHA LEWIS
Owned & operated by the
Chesapeake Heritage Conservancy, Inc.
a 501C3, non-profit.
121 North Union Ave, Suite C
Havre de Grace, Maryland 21078
Phone: 410.939.4078 Fax: 410.939.4121
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