 Sea Changes: A Study of a New England Industry
Overview
The unique geographic and economic characteristics
of the Northeast coast become apparent through the study of photographs,
maps and interviews with two New England fishermen of the early 20th century.
How did rugged New Englanders make a living and provide for their families?
How did they adapt to the environment and how did they change it? Primary
sources from the American Memory collections illustrate the link between
New England's economic and cultural past and the issues it faces for its
future.
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Objectives |
Students will:
- analyze primary sources, including historical
photos, oral histories, and maps;
- extrapolate information and analyze
language in order to write a poem on one theme in the oral histories;
- compare the motivations, lifestyles,
and aspirations of a native-born fisherman and a newly arrived
immigrant fisherman ; and
- plan, research and conduct a debate
on the need for restrictive legislation in the fishing industry.
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Time Required |
1-2 weeks |
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Recommended Grade Level |
7-10 |
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Curriculum Fit |
Social Studies, History,
Geography, American Studies, Language Arts
Geography for Life standards
addressed:
14) How human actions modify the
physical environment
15) How physical systems affect human systems
16) The changes that occur in the meaning,
use, distribution and importance of resources
17) How to apply geography to interpret the
past
18) How to apply geography to interpret the
present and plan for the future
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| Standards |
McREL 4th Edition Standards & Benchmarks
Geography
Standard 14. Understands how human actions modify the physical environment
Standard 15. Understands how physical systems affect human systems
Standard 16. Understands the changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution and importance of resources
Standard 17. Understands how geography is used to interpret the past
Standard 18. Understands global development and environmental issues
Historical Understanding
Standard 2. Understands the historical perspective |
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Resources Used |
Library of Congress
Other Resources
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Overview |
Teacher's Guide
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