In this edition, sal shows off the canal system, shares the song that made him famous and hopes to. Aug 25, 2014 inspired by the erie canal in new york, the state of ohio began surveying routes in 1822 for its own grand internal improvement project. The canal, 363 miles 584 km long, was the first canal in the united states to connect western waterways with the atlantic ocean. Pre and post visit instructional materials for fourth and seventh. The author lists countless activities and excursions that are available to.
Students will be able to identify where the erie canal is on the map. Awardwinning narration along with spectacular scenery and a ride in a lock, also known as a liquid elevator await you on our daily erie canal sightseeing cruises. Champlain, erie, oswego, cayugaseneca by the new york state canal corp. Map skills for elementary students national geographic. From near newberry, greene county, to plainville, daviess county, the canal. About a month ago i ordered your publication cycling the erie canal. Annual report of the state engineer and surveyor of the state of new york, for the fiscal year ending september 30, 1897 new york and albany. Over 460 miles long, it was the longest canal ever built in north america. Map showing proposed new route of the erie canal from the head of the sixteens lock no. It was built to create a navigable water route from new york city and the atlantic ocean to the great. It contains images and information on services and amenities, over 120 charts along with lock, bridge, buoys, marinas a harbors, boat launches, local facts and photos. Pa state archives rg17 pennsylvania canal commissioners. The erie canalway national heritage corridor was created by an act of congress in 2000.
Teaching the erie canal with literature and a group projectthis lesson goes perfectly with new york state social studies standards on the erie canal or any class that learns about canals in their transportation unit. Book was created in the 70s but i think it has stuck around the library as it is a piece of our local history. Laminate this and use a small poster in your homeschool space, for further copywork, or for memorizing the song. Originally, it ran 363 miles 584 km from the hudson river in albany to lake erie in buffalo. We cruise through lock 18 on the erie canal, lifting and lowering vessels over 20 feet.
Many more canalrelated books are available, including many guides to individual canals. T he interactive erie canalway trail map is a powerful tool for planning a trip, tracking your progress while on the trail, or helping you to navigate to trail destinations. Some of the worksheets displayed are new york state canal system activity book, question 1 1 the erie canal changing the map of, work 10 the transportation revolution roads and, the erie canal overview, erie canal game situation cards, the erie canal, handout c, question 5 1 the erie canal. It was first thought of in 1808, and it was built between 1818 and 1825. Your input is valued and appreciated thanks in advance. Series nicholsons guides to the waterways also available as. Catalyst of economic development for ohio teaching with historic places online july 2018. By using this website, you agree to the terms and conditions. An erie canal cruise company, based in herkimer, operates from midmay until midoctober with daily cruises. A recreation of a mid19th century village, it was built in the 1970s to.
Erie canal, historic waterway of the united states, connecting the great lakes with new york city via the hudson river at albany. It is the perfect book for my 6 and 8 yearolds as we learn about the erie canal. Click the following link to view the canal map book reference guide the map books are for the most part unindexed. Its also good for the little ones, but please keep an eye on them around the waterways. If you are traveling by boat up the hudson river, the waterford visitor center represents the first stop in the mohawk river on the new york state barge canal aka erie canal. June 2014 wildlife management areas along the canal 03052014 profile and mileage table new york state canal system. The erie canal and the paradox of progress, 18171862.
The building of the erie canal was the engineering marvel that unleashed the growth of the young nation that was the united states. His depictions of life along the erie canal suggest a busy, thriving population, and his historical notes at the end add many practical details from the canal s beginning in 1817 to its end in 1917. Map of the erie canal worksheets lesson worksheets. All the information necessary to enjoy cruising the new york canal system. The cruise goes through the history of the canal and also takes passengers through lock 18. Understand basic facts about the erie canal and have a thorough understanding of the erie canal and its history by viewing these videos and engaging in class wide discussions that utilize personal whiteboards and comprehension checks.
Education program for fourth and seventh grade students. The erie canal, which opened in 1825, connects lake erie with albany, new york, which is located along the hudson river. Some of the worksheets for this concept are new york state canal system activity book, question 1 1 the erie canal changing the map of, work 10 the transportation revolution roads and, the erie canal overview, erie canal game situation cards, the erie canal, handout c, question 5 1 the erie canal. It runs for 365 miles from the hudson river to lake erie. This selected bibliography is only a brief sampling. The book can also be used to teach students how to determine.
Erie canalway national visitors center waterford 2020. Students will be able to identify where the start and end of the erie canal on the map. Includes the oswego, cayugaseneca, champlain and erie canals. Erie canal by erie canal museum, martin morganstein and joan. National geographics the world for kids wall map is an enticing and engaging world map perfect for classroom, home or library. School resources classroom ideas additional resources about the new york state canals. Many more canal related books are available, including many guides to individual canals. Learn more about the canal, including its construction. The book provides valuable information about routes, sightseeing, lodging and services except eateries along the canal, and the maps are well nigh indispensable if you dont have 15 years or a neighbor and a pal to help you navigate the twists and turns of the canalway trail as it crisscrosses over the waterway. From buffalo to albany, all trail segments and onroad connections are displayed in bright colors corresponding to trail surface. Students will be able to identify where they are at on the map. Students will create folk song books in groups that illustrate the story, ideas, and themes of classic folk songs.
Jun 25, 20 barge traffic increases along erie canal new yorks erie canal is reviving its history to again be an economic corridor for commercial shipping through upstate new york after decades of being. Though the erie canal was once a significant option for transporting cargo, today it is used primarily for recreation. Integrate english languages arts, art, creative writing, and reading into your music classroom. Colorful photographs and pictures from the past will keep students engaged during this lesson. Please let us know if you have suggestions, corrections, complaints, or ideas. Martin morganstein, development director of the museum, and joan h. However, this map does not include the utica harbor lock because at this time it is not open to the public. I purchased the cycling the erie canal guidebook before my trip and it was an invaluable tool that made the. With more than 100 pictures and maps, the erie canal is sure to help plan a memorable trip. The lesson uses the book the erie canal by lisa bullard. Cregg, volunteer guide and researcher at the museum, have carefully selected from the museums extensive collection over two hundred images that depict life on the erie canal. This is a great green space located right along the erie canal in palmyra, with nice walking trails and other attractions. Definitely more of a history book as opposed to an engineering book on how the canal was built, but definitely worth the read to realize the impact the canal had on society at the time.
Map of the erie canal worksheets teacher worksheets. If the works listed are available on the web or have a related web page, that fact is noted in the description. Project the map the erie canal of new york and explain that engineers built the erie canal to create a water route for boats between lake erie and. More erie canalway national heritage corridor works to preserve and share our extraordinary heritage, to promote the corridor as a world class tourism destination, and to foster vibrant communities connected by more than 500 miles of waterway. The erie canal, along with the champlain, oswego, and cayugaseneca canals established. Opened in 1825, the canal proved so commercially viable that. The 6mile manmade canal connected lake erie to the ohio river and pittsburgh beginning in 1844, when the first boats made the journey up the canal. A fleet of boats, led by governor dewitt clinton aboard the seneca chief sailed from buffalo to new york city in record timejust ten days. Ohio and erie canal by boone triplett arcadia publishing books. Devoted to the history of the erie canal in general, as told through images old prints, paintings, maps and postcards, traces recent photographs of the remains of old erie canal sites and structures, and a tour a journey from buffalo in the west to albany in the east by way of a clickable map of the erie canal path. Tell students that in addition to using existing rivers, people in the 1800s could also create canals, or manmade rivers.
Bestselling author peter bernstein presents the story of the canal s construction against the larger tableau of america in the first quartercentury of the 1800s. Displaying top 8 worksheets found for map of the erie canal. Recommended by geography educators for ages 712, this map features an optimized map design for readability and easy, intuitive learning. Whats more, national parks in the erie canalway are close to significant canal heritage sites, the 524milelong nys canal system, and the 360mile erie canalway trail. The facility offers boaters a chance to park for the day or night, get electrical service and a. The erie canal museum, founded in 1962, seeks to keep erie canal history and heritage alive. A classroom activity on the erie canal houghton mifflin involves the erie canal song and a printed short journal entry online july 2018 classroom activity. Map skills for elementary students national geographic society. Dec 23, 2016 maps a downloadable pdf file showing the erie canalway national heritage corridor borders is available 2. Dewitt clinton, new york state built the waterway that opened the west to settlement and made new york city the center of finance and commerce.
Worksheets are new york state canal system activity book, question 1 1 the erie canal changing the map of, work 10 the transportation revolution roads and, the erie canal overview, erie canal game situation cards, the erie canal, handout c, question 5 1 the erie canal the native americans. Many titles are available from the inland waterways association online shop. Erie canalway national heritage corridor the canal system. For this activity, students will create a stepbystep instruction booklet for how the locks work on the erie canal. Folded construction paper to form a booklet check the internet for. Be able to illustrateconstruct a map of the erie canal with a key to ensure understanding. Displaying all worksheets related to map of the erie canal. The canal provided traders with access from the great lakes all the way to the gulf of mexico. Nov 14, 20 books were reading to study the erie canal. Browse our cruise schedule and reserve your tickets online. Seeing history on the erie canal is now available on amazon. The building of the erie canal, like the construction of the brooklyn bridge and the panama canal, is one of the greatest and most riveting stories of american ingenuity.
Taking advantage of the mohawk river gap in the appalachian mountains, the erie canal, 363 miles 584 km long, was the first canal in the united states to connect western waterways with the atlantic ocean. This is a 6page worksheet set to use in conjunction with any erie canal unit study in this worksheet set, youll find. That year marked the 175th anniversary of new york states creation and. In this edition, sal shows off the canal system, shares the song that made him famous and hopes to entice his fans with. In this edition, sal shows off the canal system, shares the song that made him famous and hopes to entice his fans with coloring pages, connectthedots, word jumbles and a little bit of history. Students interact with maps to analyze the geography of the new york region and identify how elevation. I love peter spiers picture books, and this is no exception. Places to stay at no charge with water and electric.
The wabash and erie canal was a shipping canal that linked the great lakes to the ohio river via an artificial waterway. The erie canal is a destination for tourists from all over the world, and has inspired guidebooks dedicated to exploration of the waterway. The erie canal explains how a canal was built as a solution to this problem. A downloadable pdf file showing the erie canalway national heritage corridor borders is available 2. Cycling the erie canal is as good a guide book as i have ever seen. Map of daviess county, maps of indiana, 1876 b00464. It also had connections to other canal systems in pennsylvania the canal carried freight traffic from 1827 to 1861, when the construction of. Quick searches can be accomplished by using the search bar at the top of the map. It connects the great lakes with the atlantic ocean. The erie canal goodreads meet your next favorite book. For many years, the erie canal village outside rome, new york was a beloved tourist attraction and educational activity. Erie canal park at macedon 2020 all you need to know before. It is clear and easy to use, packed with information, maps, and pictures.
These activities are designed primarily for students in grade 4 but can be used and. A list of books about canals and narrowboats, living on and as occasional activities, fictional and true. I have taken the teachers guide, image cards, and flip book from engage ny and incorporated it into one powerpoint. Worksheets are new york state canal system activity book, an erie canal primer for fourth graders, the erie canal, the erie canal, erie canal lesson plan, question 5 1 the erie canal the native americans, erie canal history cloze activity answer please read, erie canal game situation cards. Fun way to teach kids about the history of buffalo ny. Read the clues to figure out how to lable each river on this map. Copies can be obtained at 150 sites, including visitor centers, libraries, cultural heritage sites, and canal locks all along the new york state canal system, and online.
Showing top 8 worksheets in the category map of the erie canal. The erie canal unit study resources and worksheets erie. Copy of the first 2 verses of low bridge everybody down. As part of the nys curriculum, teaching about the new york state canal system can be a fun way to explore the past and discover how the erie canal shaped not only new york state, but america.
Deborah williams is a colden resident and is an award winning travel writer and photographer. Many canal structures used in the 1800s are preserved in public parks along the canal. Visit our official site for more maps and visitor guides. Score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book.
Discuss the erie canal and how it solved problems caused by the landscape. Sal, the mule made famous by the erie canal song in 19 has been a steadfast representative of the nys canal system. The pictures are spectacular and the content is just perfect for this age group. It connected akron with the cuyahoga river near its outlet on lake erie in cleveland, and a few years later, with the ohio river near portsmouth. Completed a decade later, the 309milelong ohio and erie canal connected cleveland, akron, massillon, dover, roscoe, newark, columbus, circleville, chillicothe, waverly, and portsmouth. Along the bottom of the page, the search by category feature allows users to search for accommodations and attractions that appear in ptnys cycling the erie canal guidebook, as well as other amenities such as restaurants, atms, and grocery stores. The book can also be used to teach students how to determine causeandeffect relationships as well as to ask and answer questions. Aug 01, 2001 the erie canal museum, founded in 1962, seeks to keep erie canal history and heritage alive. The ohio and erie canal was a canal constructed during the 1820s and early 1830s in ohio. The 57 locks within the new york state canal system are used to transfer vessels from a navigation pool at one elevation to another. If searching for a specific place name, canal, region, topic, etc. The erie canal is a canal in new york, united states that is part of the eastwest, crossstate route of the new york state canal system formerly known as the new york state barge canal. The spine of this unit study has been the amazing, impossible erie canal by cheryl harness.
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