Communities Vocabulary Use this vocabulary list with the "Communities" lesson.		Lewis Temple Lewis Temple, a man of color, invented the toggle harpoon in 1848. This device increased the...
Communities A visit to a virtual honeybee hive illustrates what it takes to make a successful community.		New Bedford, MA and the Underground Railroad Visit New Bedford, Massachusetts, which was an integral part of the Underground Railroad.
Communities -- Teacher Checklist Use this assessment tool in conjunction with the "Communities" lesson.		Nathan and Polly Johnson Nathan and Polly Johnson helped many slaves find their way to freedom in the 1800s -- including...
What Makes Your Hive Thrive? Worksheet A visit to a virtual honeybee hive illustrates what it takes to make a successful community.		Virtual Field Trip: Underground Railroad Take your students on a Virtual Field Trip through Underground Railroad sites in New Bedford,...
54th Regiment Memorial This memorial sits across from the Massachusetts state house, and honors the first all black...		54th Regiment Massachusetts Memorial The first African-American regiment ever commissioned in the United Stated is commemorated with...
Which Foods Contain Sugar? The object of this activity is to make students aware that most foods contain sugar and that...		Underground Railroad Map - New Bedford, MA This printable map will help students locate Underground Railroad sites in New Bedford,...
Heartbeats Students experiment with pulses to learn more about the human body.		State Pier -- New Bedford, Massachusetts The site of a booming whaling industry in the 1800s and a place where many slaves first set...
What Is the Kissing Balloon? Demonstrate static electricity with a balloon.		Chinese Working on the Railroad Read and questions about the contributions Chinese immigrants made to building the first...
"The Grasshopper and the Owl": A Fable by Aesop Use a lesson that provides students with an opportunity to draw conclusions using one of...		Goldilocks and the Three Hares Share a book guide that includes activities and discussion questions that can be successfully...
Friends Meetinghouse The Friends Meetinghouse in New Bedford, Massachusetts was the site of abolitionist activity in...		Grossology Use this book guide to assist you in implementing the Grossology books into your...