Introduction

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Soldier's Day

Exploration

Self Guided
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Activity Packet

Brief Histories

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Fourth Grade Education Packet

Self Guided Program

"The Oneida Carry and Fort Stanwix"

Park Visit:

What to Expect

A few things to remember before your visit: First, most of your visit will involve being outdoors for periods of time, Please ask students to dress for the weather. Second, remember to allow some extra time for the bookstore if you wish to use it. Tax is charged at 8% (8 cents on the dollar). Third, an Educational Fee Waiver is available to recognized educational groups; this needs to be discussed prior to your visit. No Fee Waivers will be granted without prior arrangements!

Before entering the Fort, please congregate all of the students in one place and review the visitation rules before splitting into smaller groups (if desired). We would like everyone to have fond memories of their visit with us.

It is important to remember that there will probably be several other students in the Fort at the same time as your group. Make sure that all of your chaperons know what time your group is scheduled to leave the park so that no one is left behind. There must be 1 adult chaperon for every 10 students (age 17 and under). The students must stay with their chaperons for the entire length of their stay at the Fort.

Suggested Exploration Stops

This list will help you find different places around the Fort that pertain to your concept goals of environment and change. You may visit these places in small groups then discuss what you found as a post-visit activity with your class. Please use the Fort Stanwix National Monument brochure to help you find your way around.

On the Bus:

How has the environment changed travelling from school to Fort Stanwix?
How has the environment changed for the soldiers garrisoned at the Fort?

The Ditch:

How has the environment changed for the soldier's families by coming to the Fort?

Visitor Center:

Look at picture of Rome in 1969 and 1976. Discuss the changes.
What change did St. Leger make to area in 1777?

North Casemate:

How have the officers' lives changed while being in the Army?

Parade Ground:

If you encounter park staff in period clothing, Discuss the changes in clothing 18th Century to today.

East Barracks:

Discuss the changes in the soldiers' lives being in the army rather than at home.
Discuss changes in heating, cooking, and lighting from 18th Century to today.
Discuss differences in pay, and money standards.
Discuss differences in toys.

East Bastions:

Looking at streambed and reading about the Necessary, discuss the differences in plumbing.

Museum:

Discuss how the environment changed the artifacts over time.
Discuss how our knowledge of the past changes when artifacts are studied.
Discuss the materials that were found, and how they are similar and different from what is used today.

Fourth Grade Education Packet
Activity Packet:

Note: All histories are in the Brief Histories section.

This packet includes a fun and educational word search, a crossword puzzle, a matching game, and more. All pages may be reproduced for classroom use. Students will learn more about the programs and reinforce their experiences. Enjoy!

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