1. To consider how 19th-century urban conditions influenced the development and design of parks; 2. To examine the history of the Arnold Arboretum and its role in the Boston park system; 3. To gain a better understanding of Frederick Law Olmsted and Charles Sprague Sargent, the two men responsible for the Arnold Arboretum; 4. To conduct research about the history of planned parks in their own community.
Recommended level: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade
1. 19th-Century Cities and the Need for Parks
2. The Arnold Arboretum and Boston's Park System
3. Frederick Law Olmsted and Charles Sprague Sargent