Parent and Teacher Information Page
Overview
The Saugus Iron Works Great Adventure is
an interdisciplinary unit that includes interactive social studies, science,
and technology lessons aligned to Massachusetts curriculum standards for
the fourth and fifth grades. The lessons are focused on the oldest
iron works
in
the United
States, located in Saugus, Massachusetts, approximately nine miles north
of Boston. The lessons within this unit may be used in conjunction with a
visit to the Iron
Works, but an actual visit is not necessary.
Parent Page provides information about the materials and activities that can be used at home and in conjunction with a visit to the Iron Works.
Teacher Page provides information on the task, student learning goals, and assessment.
View the latest news and information on the SIW Blog.
Download teaching materials from the Worksheet Matrix.
Additional Resources
U.S. National Parks and Historic Sites
http://www.nationalparks.org/index.htmlVisiting the Saugus Iron Works Park
Contact the Education Director at schoolnotes.com for information on planning a visit to the Saugus Iron Works. Pre and post visit materials are available to teachers.
http://www.nps.gov/sair/home.htmJunior Park Rangers
The Junior Park Ranger Program can be found at the Saugus Iron Works web site
http://www.nps.gov/sair/home.htmTeaching with Historic Places
A National Park web site that includes more than
seventy-five classroom-ready lesson plans for parks across the United States.
http://www.cr.nps.gov/nr/twhp/state.htmParks in the Classroom
Saugus Iron Works
http://www.nps.gov/sair/edprog.htm