Grades 2, 4, 8, 11 and 12
Broome County and the Binghamton area was undergoing tremendous change as it entered the twentieth century. Explore the time period between 1910 and 1930 as it pertains to the several key events including: Industrialization, WWI, Women’s Suffrage, Immigration and more. Students will be asked to think like a historian and practice their historical inquiry skills as they discover the changes in American society through engaging artifacts, documents and interactive elements including our Propaganda Hall.
Common Core Learning Standards: English Language Arts:
• Presentation of knowledge and ideas (Speaking and listening)
• Comprehension and collaboration (Speaking and listening)
• Vocabulary acquisition and use
• Responding to literature
Science and Engineering Practices:
• Analyzing and interpreting data
• Engaging in argument from evidence
• Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information
Learning Standards for Social Studies
• History of the US and NY
• Geography
• Civics, citizenship, and government
• World history
• Economics
Learning Standards for the Arts:
• Knowing and using art materials and resources
• Responding to and analyzing works of art
• Understanding the cultural dimensions and contributions of the arts
Learning Standards for Technology Education:
• History and evolution of technology
• Impacts of technology
Cost: $225.00 per group
2 complimentary chaperones per group
$7.00 per additional chaperone
Class Limit: Maximum 25 students per group; multiple groups can be accommodated in one day
Length of Program: 2 hours 15 minutes