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Ranger Field Trip Programs and Curriculum MaterialsAre Ranger Field Programs Right For You? We present two ranger-led field programs each morning and each afternoon during the Fall and Spring Field Trip Season, primarily on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. All Ranger Field Trip Programs are free of charge, and each includes pre-visit lessons for you to complete in the classroom. Information on how to register for a Park Ranger-led Field Trip program can be found below. Our Fall 2023 Field Trip Season is from October 2--November 10, 2023 Our Spring 2024 Field Trip Season is from March 29--May 24, 2024. How To Reserve
Please Note: All programs and procedures are subject to change.Student Education Field Trip ProgramsClick on Program Title for Curriculum and Pre-Visit Materials![]() Join The Army: With Company KThemeThe Civil War soldier’s life was full of hardships, sacrifices, and challenges. GoalTo offer a ninety-minute long, hands-on "Life of a Civil War Soldier" program especially for school-age children in Grades 2-6 that will encourage further study of American history and the Civil War. Grades:2-6 Group Size & Duration:35 Students Maximum/10 Students Minimum Curriculum Connections:Social Studies; History; Physical Education ![]() NPS Photo Gettysburg, Day 2: Young Historians:This program focuses on the actions of the 9th Massachusetts Battery and their engagement with Confederate soldiers from General William Barksdale's Mississippi Brigade on July 2, 1863. Students will examine primary sources from individuals in both units and, during their site visit, will walk in the footsteps of these units. This program was once known as "Courage and the 9th Massachusetts Battery," which was part of our character-driven "Battlefield Footsteps" education programs at Gettysburg National Military Park. Grades:4-12Group Size & Duration:45 Students Maximum/15 Students MinimumCurriculum Connections:Social Studies; History; Language Arts![]() NPS Photo Gettysburg, Day 3: Young Historians:ThemeBattle, as shown by "Pickett's Charge", was a sad, costly, and frightening experience during which soldiers exhibited many examples of courage, devotion, fighting ability and fear. GoalThe Pickett's Charge student education program seeks to personalize the battle by having each student focus on the life and sacrifice of one soldier. By role-playing the soldiers in one regiment involved in the infantry assault, it is hoped that the emotional context of battle is revealed, and that Gettysburg is placed within the larger contexts of the Civil War and American history. Grades:4-12 Group Size & Duration:45 Students Maximum/15 Students Minimum Curriculum Connections:Social Studies; History; Language Arts ![]() Gettysburg National Military Park Path to Citizenship: Civilians In The Midst of Battle and WarThemeThe Battle of Gettysburg greatly impacted the people who lived on the land on which the battle was fought. In many cases, these individuals, though greatly affected by the battle, did not enjoy all the rights of American citizenship, although they were expected to uphold the responsibilities of American citizenship. GoalTo offer a ninety-minute long program during which students will visit the homes of three individuals who were adversely affected by the Battle of Gettysburg: Lydia Leister, Abraham Bryan, and Elizabeth Thorn. Students will understand the sacrifices each had to make before, during, and after the battle of Gettysburg, and how they, despite their sacrifices, never enjoyed the full rights and liberties of American citizenship. Grades:4-12Group Size & Duration:35 Students Maximum/10 Students Minimum90 Minutes Curriculum Connections:Social Studies; Civics; Government![]() Field Hospital: Caring for the WoundedThemeThe Battle of Gettysburg is well known for its stories of courage and bravery on the battlefield. Lesser known is the story of the medical personnel, Union and Confederate, who had by 1863 greatly improved their bases of knowledge and organization to save lives and improve living conditions for the sick and wounded of the war. GoalThis student program seeks to personalize the battle by having each student focus on one individual, whether it be a sick or wounded soldier, a nurse, steward or surgeon. By role-playing these individuals, students will gain a greater understanding of the organization and dedication of army medical personnel, and will be able to place Civil War medicine in the context of medical progress. Another goal is to have the students begin to think about Civil War battles and all battles in the context of their aftermaths and consequences. Grades:5-12 Group Size & Duration:35 Students Maximum/10 Students Minimum Curriculum Connections:Social Studies; Health & Science ![]() Fallen Soldiers: The Soldiers' National Cemetery and the Gettysburg AddressThemeThe Soldiers' National Cemetery and the Gettysburg Address are ever present reminders of the horror of war and of man's capacity to endure, overcome, and grow from tragic events. GoalTo convey the significance and relevance of the Gettysburg Address and Soldiers' National Cemetery to the students. Grades:7-12Group Size & Duration:35 Students Maximum/10 Students Minimum Curriculum Connections:Social Studies; History; Language Arts HISTORY LABS
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Last updated: October 3, 2023