Grades: K-12 $3.00/student

2 1/2 hours, 60 students max

Natural resources like wood, water and grains were important in the success of Hanford Mills and many other Mills. Explore the role of natural resources through a tour of the Mill and a walk to identify trees and tree uses, see the sawmill operating and participate in a grade-appropriate hands-on activity:
Grades K-8: Waterwheel & Hydropower activity
Grades 9-12: Comparing Water, Steam & Gas Power

New York State Learning Standards:

• Social Studies—1, 4
• Math, Science, Technology—1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

COMMON CORE Standards:

• Grades 4-8:

• ELA—RI, SL
• Math—OA, NBT, MD, EE

• Grades 9-12:

• ELA—RST, RH

To register for this program, contact Ryan Jones, Education Coordinator.

If you would like to find activities related to the Waterpower & the Mill Environment program and its themes, click the links below:

• Pre-Visit Activities to help prepare for your visit to Hanford Mills Museum:
  • Understanding the Water Cycle & Watersheds (Pre-Visit)
  • Understanding Plant Cells
  • Waterwheels & Waterpower Experiment

• Post-Visit Activities to expand your experience after a visit:
  • Understanding the Water Cycle & Watersheds (Post-Visit)
  • Understanding Invasive Species
  • Self-Directed Waterwheel Experiment

• Extra Activities to extend your learning experience:
  • Water Cycle Experiment
  • Elementary Water Cycle
  • Same Past, New Understandings
  • Natural Resources (Pre-Visit)
  • Natural Resources (Post-Visit)

Try any of these activities even if you don’t plan a visit to Hanford Mills Museum. Used in your classroom or with your family, they are a great way to extend your Hanford Mills Museum learning experience.