Living on the Land
Science Standards: MS-ESS3 (Earth and Human Activity)
NJ Social Studies Standards: 6.1.8.B.2.a (Determine factors that impacted emigration, settlement patterns, and regional identities of the colonies); 6.1.8.B.2.b (Compare and contrast how the search for natural resources resulted in conflict and cooperation among European colonists and Native American groups in the New World)
Have you ever wondered what this region looked like when Native Americans fished, hunted, and trapped beaver centuries ago? Or when Dutch settlers transformed the landscape by clearing the forest and building stone walls to mark out their pastures? Or when a private hunting and fishing club built a dam on Blair Creek to create Bass Lake? This course will guide students through the cultural, physical, and environmental history of the land that incorporates the Blairstown Campus and the surrounding area, noting the human impact over time and helping students to appreciate the importance of sustainable practices.
