1. To chart places associated with the whaling industry; 2. To describe the impact of the whaling industry on a captain and the captain’s family; 3. To identify the global, cultural, and economic connections made by the whaling industry in the middle through late 1800s; 4. To explore the concept of "sky glow" and list ways to protect the night sky; 5. To research historic homes in their community that are historically significant because of their association with a particular industry.
Recommended level: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade
1. The Whaling Industry and the Penniman Family
2. Sky Glow and Protecting the Night Sky