Field Trips
- Grade Level:
- Lower Elementary: Pre-Kindergarten through Second Grade
- Subject:
- Math,Science,Social Studies
- Common Core Standards:
- K.SL.5, K.W.1, K.W.3, 3.W.1
- State Standards:
- Maryland State Curriculum Standards:
Social Studies(SS.5.2.A), (SS.5.A.2.C), (SS.5.A.1.B), (SS.3.B.1), (SS.2.A.2.B), (SS.5.1.A.1), (SS.5.1.A.1), (SS.6.B.1.B)
Science(S.6.B.1), (S.1.A.1.B), (S.1.B.1.A), (S.1.B.1.B), (S.1.C.1.B), (S.1.D.1.A), (S.4.A.1.A)
Overview: During this field trip, students will develop an understanding of the C&O Canal and early transportation in America. Students will differentiate between man‐made and natural features, and will compare the past and present to understand what life was like for a child on the C&O Canal.
When making a reservation, educators may select one or more of the following activities: Guided Tour of the C&O Canal's Cumberland Visitor Center and Museum; Guided Tour of the C&O Canal Replica Canal Boat at Canal Place; Guided Hike around the watered canal basin to the Potomac River Overlook at the start of the C&O Canal Towpath; Hands-on Activites in the C&O Canal Classroom. This program is offered in the spring (March-May).
Audience: Recommended for Lower Elementary Grades, Pre-Kindergarten through Second Grade.
Location: C&O Canal Cumberland Visitor Center & Museum, and adjacent area at Canal Place (including: C&O Canal Replica Boat, Classroom and Towpath).
Length: 3.5 hours if all program activities are selected.
Availability: Offered in the spring (March-May).
| 9:30 Arrive at the C&O Canal Cumberland Visitor Center, Welcome | |
|---|---|
| Group A (30 student max.) | Group B (30 student max.) |
| 9:45 C&O Museum | 9:45 Canal Replica Boat |
| 10:30 Canal Replica Boat | 10:30 C&O Museum |
| 11:15 Lunch | 11:15 Lunch |
| 11:45 C&O Classroom | 11:45 Walk to Potomac River |
| 12:15 Walk to Potomac River | 12:15 C&O Classroom |
| 12:45 Wrap Up & Depart | |
Additional Resources: Would you like additional learning materials on this subject? Chose from classroom-ready lesson plans, student activities, photo galleries, videos, primary source documents, and much more! Check out the Canal Classroom Teacher Resources today!
Make a Reservation: Learn more about this program or make a field trip reservation by emailing us at cocanaleducation@nps.gov or call the park's education team at 301-739-4200, option 6. We look forward to serving your students!
Last updated: November 29, 2024