Uncovering the Quabbin
New Salem-Wendell Regional School District
Curriculum area: Social Studies Grade level: 3
School: Swift River School
Partners: Pelham Public Schools
Petersham Public Schools
UMass Amherst
Pelham and Swift River Historical Societies
Hardware used: Digital cameras, printers, scanners, iMac computers, AlphaSmart keyboards
Software used: Microsoft Word, Adobe Photoshop, Netscape Navigator, Internet Explorer
Project Description
This Massachusetts history unit was funded in part through a Model Technology Grant for Pelham, Petersham, and New Salem school districts called Uncovering the Quabbin. This third grade unit was created in New Salem and included an in-depth study of the local area, past and present, including original documents, historical artifacts, and maps. Students developed historical research skills and technology skills while they learned about the history of both the Quabbin Reservoir and of the local towns. The class then used the students' research products to create a class web site to inform others about the creation of the Quabbin Reservoir and its impact on local communities.
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last updated: October 15, 2004
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