1. To list three reasons why it is important to remember the ways of life of everyday people; 2. To name and describe three different occupations associated with northern coastal life; 3. To describe the influence of the Maine coastal environment on island populations by explaining its impact on two families; 4. To explain why island settlement was more desirable than mainland settlement for many people; 5. To list reasons why the preservation of local history is important.
Recommended level: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade
1. Why Island Life Mattered: People, Place, and Memory
2. Occupations and Daily Life on Maine's Island Coast