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NY State Standards
ART1, ELA1, MST1, MST4, MST5, MST6, MST7, SST1, SST2, SST3, SST4
LESSON PLAN SUMMARY
Early Transportation on the River, Henry Hudson, Pirates and Maps

Destination
Hudson River Maritime Museum & Rondout Lighthouse
50 Rondout Landing
Kingston, NY 12401
http://www.hrmm.org
County Ulster
Subjects Social Studies, English/Language Arts, Arts
Grades 1st Grade, 2nd Grade
Author Lenae Madonna, formerly, Poughkeepsie Day School

Building on previous trips and lessons, students visit the Hudson River Maritime Museum to learn about the evolution of transportation on the Hudson and how it has affected communities along the river. They expand this study with an exploration of Hudson River pirates. Students learn math, science, social studies, and language arts' concepts. Hands-on work and documentation through pictures and writing help consolidate learning. Students read and write in journals to provides continuity between lessons.