 How were goods transported during the early 1800’s?  What was the quickest method of shipping from the United States?

 Students will become experts on a particular primary source.  Grade 7 students will examine the picture “The Marriage of the Waters”.  Grade 4 students will examine pictures of the tools used in creating the Erie Canal.  Grade 2 students will examine a New York State map.  Each group will complete an analysis worksheet about their primary source.

 Analyze the painting “The Marriage of the Waters”.  Using the Art Analysis Worksheet, answer the questions based upon what you see in the painting.

 Art Analysis Worksheet – 7 th Grade Art Analysis Worksheet – 7 th Grade  Art Analysis Worksheet – 4 th & 2 nd Grade Art Analysis Worksheet – 4 th & 2 nd Grade

 Analyze the pictures of the tools used to create the Erie Canal.  Complete the Object Study Worksheet about the pictures.

 Artifact Analysis Worksheet – 7 th Grade Artifact Analysis Worksheet – 7 th Grade  Artifact Analysis Worksheet – 4 th & 2 nd Grade Artifact Analysis Worksheet – 4 th & 2 nd Grade

 Look at the map of New York State.  Complete the Map Analysis Worksheet.

 Map Analysis Worksheet – 7 th Grade Map Analysis Worksheet – 7 th Grade  Map Analysis Worksheet – 4 th & 2 nd Grade Map Analysis Worksheet – 4 th & 2 nd Grade