Curated OER
American Perceptions of the Wilderness
Students examine various American perspectives about the wilderness over time. In small groups they read and analyze writings by William Bradford and Frederick Law Olmsted, summarize the major points of each author, and write an essay.
Curated OER
Boston Park System
Pupils complete a variety of activities that go along with the study of and possible fieldtrip to the Emerald Necklace park system in Boston, MA. They discover how urban conditions influenced the creation of city parks.
Library of Congress
Loc: Travels in America 1750 1920
A collection of narratives by Americans and foreigners telling of their travels in America. Information about the people, the landscapes and the times.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Olmsted and Vaux, Central Park
Harper's Magazine declared in 1862 that Central Park was "the finest work of art ever executed in this country". Read about the history of Central Park, the design process, and view pictures.
Curated OER
Museum of the City of New York: Frederick Law Olmsted
A photograph of Frederick Law Olmsted from the Musum of the City of New York.