Science, History: NYC Water System
Annotation:From the LaGuardia and Wagner Archives. Uses primary-source documents. Great starting point in studying NYC's water system.
Annotation:Visit the watershed map of the NYC area. (Also see the diorama of NYC in the same museum.)
Annotation:Pick a section along the trail to hike. Another field trip idea is to visit the High Bridge Water Tower.
Annotation:Combine with Newtown Creek Nature Walk (see below).
Annotation:Download the scavenger hunt for the nature walk. Combine the nature walk with a visit to the Newtown Creek Visitors' Center. Brooklyn location, near subway.
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Learn about the history of New York City's water system using print material and field trips.
K-12 Study Guide