History: Telling a 'Real' Story (preK - 1)

Explore life at sea in the simplest terms through music, role-play, and vocabulary.

What is a Museum All About? (K&1)

Students create collections and patterns, and learn that a museum is a place to have fun.

A Bird's Eye View of a City (2&3)

An introduction to geography with a focus on mapping.

Learning About Whales (2&3)

Compare and contrast whales and humans through focus on biology, history, and mapping.

Cultures with Connections (4&6)

Discover connections between local and foreign cultures through role-play and mapping.

Working on the Water (4&6)

Compare and contrast living conditions and history between fishing and whaling industries.

Portraits of a Port (5, 8-12)

Learn the history of New Bedford through stories of explorers, settlers, entrepreneurs, whalemen, and the Underground Railroad.
 

New Bedford and the Story of Global Whaling (6)

Follow a whaling voyage around the world and learn about the history of the whaling industry from the 11th century to present with a focus on New Bedford.

Harbor of Hope (8-12)

Explore the social relationships forged by the whaling industry, focusing particularly on the experiences of African Americans, Cape Verdeans and Azoreans in New Bedford.

Moby-Dick (10-12)

Work with us in setting goals for your program to bring the characters to life for your students.