Introducing New Hampshire
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Covered By Glaciers![]() When the earth tilted back toward the sun, the endless winter began to loosen its grip. The days lengthened and the air grew warmer; the ice and snow began to retreat. Our great rivers were carved from the waters of the melting glacier. Forests of birch, maple, and white pine sprang up through the rocky soil. Animals sought shelter in the new forests. People came to hunt the animals for food. These native Americans stayed and found ways to work the land so that it would grow their crops. Much later, other people came from across the ocean to fish the sea and use the land. More modern immigrants came to New Hampshire to work and shape the destiny of our state.
Making a Living in NH
With increased time for leisure, people became more interested in opportunities for recreation. They discovered our 18-mile coastline, the lakes region and the mountains.
Recent Migration![]() These changes pose important questions: What is the natural beauty of our state worth to us in terms of progress? What is progress worth in terms of beauty? By taking into consideration all the issues, options, and opinions before making decisions, we can work towards solving our state's problems. We all will have to take the responsibility of letting our government know how we feel on current issues. In the past, New Hampshire has been affected many times by change--the glacier, the cultivation of the land, the building of towns, the Industrial Revolution. Today New Hampshire is facing many new kinds of change. It is up to us to learn about, appreciate, and take care of our little corner of the world--our New Hampshire. OBJECTIVES1. To further introduce students to the area of land known as New Hampshire. 2. To increase understanding of the geographical features and glacial formations of New Hampshire. 3. T5o make students aware of how New Hampshire has changed in the past. 4. To increase awareness of various people and the ways they have come to New Hampshire to earn their livings. 5. To increase student understanding of how our natural resources have affected us and shaped our way of life. 6. To increase awareness of the many recreational opportunities available to us in this state. 7. To increase understanding of New Hampshire's present growth pattern, looking at how this pattern may alter the lifestyle of citizens of the state. 8. To increase awareness and understanding of the decision-making process in relation to issues that affect the citizens of New Hampshire. 9. To encourage active student participation and involvement in learning and caring about the state of New Hampshire. PRE-VIEWING ACTIVITIES1. Discuss with the students what New Hampshire means to them. 2. Have students comment on their "way of life" in New Hampshire. 3. Have students make a list of the changes they have noticed within their community in the last few years. POST-VIEWING ACTIVITIES1. Compare on map the size of New Hampshire in relation to the size of the United States. 2. On a map of New Hampshire, note the mountainous regions, the rivers, and the coastline. 3. Create a paper model of the mountainous regions of New Hampshire, before and after the glacial period. 4. Select a specific time period and describe how people made or make a living in this state. Comment on the obstacles faced by individuals in attempting to make a living. 5. Make a list of the natural resources in New Hampshire. Beside this list, state how people have benefited from these resources. 6. Plot on a map the migrations to New Hampshire. Indicate the major areas and state the times that people migrated. State various reasons for migration. 7. Research and discuss the issue as to whether New Hampshire should build more superhighways in certain natural areas. 8. Make a list of issues of current interest to the citizens of New Hampshire. Select one issue. Have students make a decision on a plan of action relative to this issue. Have them project the possible impact of this decision on a future generation. 9. Have students write a letter to the editor or appropriate government office relative to a current issue. 10. Discuss the ways in which each citizen can be responsible for our state. VOCABULARY
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