Grades:

4-6

Objective:

Identify and review knowledge of ice harvesting tools.

Method:

Students will complete a worksheet to match ice harvest tools to their name and purpose.

Materials:

• A copy of The Ice Tool Match Worksheet for each student.
• Writing implements
• Ice Tool Match Answer Sheet  for the teacher

Time:

• Preparation Time: 5 minutes
• Class Time: 15-20 minutes

Procedure:

Review your visit to Hanford Mills Museum and how ice was harvested from the pond.
Questions to ask:

• What steps went into harvesting ice?
• Where and how did people store ice?
• Give each student a copy of the Ice Tool Match worksheet to complete.
• Give each student a copy of the Ice Tool Match worksheet to complete.
• If you wish you can go over the answers as a class.

Assessment:

• Participation in class discussion (listening and speaking)
• Completion of worksheet

NYS Learning Standards:

• ELA
• SS 1