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Measuring the Volume of Water Discharge for a Stream or Canal
Students study how to measure and calculate the volume of water flowing down a stream or canal and use simple tools to make measurements. Next, students determine how many people cold live off the volume of water measured. Finally, they...
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British Waterways
Design a canal boat fleet by having students research canal boats and their original coloring. They will then work individually to create a 21st century design for a fleet of canal boats. Note: This is a UK lesson with great ideas that...
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Erie Canal
In this social studies, students find the words that are related to the location of the Erie Canal. The answers are found by clicking the button at the bottom of the page.
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A Tour Through China
Students explore the culture, development, inventions, and geography of China in the seven lessons of this unit. The teachings of Confucius are examined and the celebrations for the Chinese New Year are inspected.
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Design a Logo
Student design their own canal company logo/design. For this design and creativity lesson plan, students use primary historical sources as the foundation upon which to develop their creativity and ability to investigate, develop, and...
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South America Puzzle
In this geography learning exercise, students complete a crossword puzzle related to the countries, capitals, bodies of water, and populations of South America. They use the 23 clues given to solve the puzzle.
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Westward Expansion
Students examine how the events that took place during the time of the Westward Expansion affected the pioneers and Native Americans through the seven lessons of this unit. Enhancements in transportation over time are also a part of the...
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National Park Service: Teaching With Historic Places: The Ohio & Erie Canal
How were the canals used and what were the effects of this transportation system on daily life in the 19th century? This lesson plan incorporates the use of historic sites in the study of Ohio and U.S. history.
Cleveland State University
Cleveland's First Infrastructure: The Ohio and Erie Canal
This is the opening page of a site that details the planning, building and use of the Ohio and Erie Canal. Site includes letters from George Washington on the subject.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Tom Swift and His Big Tunnel by Victor Appleton
Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. One work is Tom Swift and his Big Tunnel, an adventure, multi-chapter book written by the ghost writer Victor Appleton. In this book's quest, the main character assists...
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Classic Reader: Tom Swift and His Giant Cannon by Victor Appleton
Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. One work is Tom Swift and His Giant Cannon, an adventure multi-chapter book from 1913, written by the ghost writer Victor Appleton. In this book's quest, the main...
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Illinois and Michigan Canal: A Corridor in Time
Online history of the Illinois and Michigan canal.
Andre Dollinger
Reshafim.org: Canals
Presented textual evidence as resources on the functions of ancient Egyptian canals, this website offers a timeline of events and a map of the canals.
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Rochester Images: The Erie Canal
A collection of digitized images that reflect the time and life on the Erie Canal.
Ohio History Central
Ohio History Central: Lakes, Rives, & Canals
This site provides a brief introduction to the river system and canals of Ohio. Includes a history of the canal system, details and maps of the drainage throughout the state, and how the river systems are used today.
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Paintings of Carl Rakeman: 1825 the Erie Canal
This site contains a picture of a painting of the "Seneca Chief" making its maiden voyage on the Erie Canal, followed by a brief paragraph on the Erie Canal.
Other
Cleveland State University: Bibliography of Ohio Canals
Resource offers bibliography of historic and contemporary works on the Ohio & Erie Canal.
Other
American Almanac: The Chinese Model for America's Canals
This site contains information pertaining to the signifigance of the canals in developing new settlements.
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National Park Service: Chesapeake & Ohio Canal
History of the development of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, which was part of the canal boom in early 1800s.
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Image of a Canal Boat
Overview of the Erie Canal from its initial proposal to its completion.
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Cross Section of the Original Erie Canal
Overview of the Erie Canal from its initial proposal to its completion.