September 24th, 2021
High School Resource Adventures in History Series: The Beginnings of Buffalo Industry Author Robert Holder chronicles the beginnings of the Buffalo industry from the opening of the Erie Canal in 1825 through the early 20th century. This pamphlet is one of twenty-seven volumes in the Adventures in WNY History Series, which were produced based on […]
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September 22nd, 2021
Middle School Resource This Day in History: Erie Canal Opens by History.com This resource describes what went into creating the Erie Canal and the benefits that came from building it. Related NY State Academic Standards: SS.7.6, SS.7.6.b, and SS.7.6.b.1! Be sure to check out our Educational Resources, featuring thousands of activities, lesson plans, constructed-response questions, […]
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September 20th, 2021
Elementary School Resource Canal Map from New York State Canal System This is a website of New York State and highlights the Canal system. It is interactive as there are various features, such as lock locations and speed limits, that can be viewed. This resource is appropriate for grade level(s) 4. Related NY State Academic […]
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