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Run for Your Lives! The Johnstown Flood of 1889. Teaching with Historic Places.

Metcalf, Fay – 1993

This document, from the lesson plan series, "Teaching with Historic Places," explores the Johnstown Flood of 1889. An introduction reviews the historical facts of the disaster that claimed over 2200 lives and produced 17 million dollars in property damage. The document sets out objectives for students and suggests teaching activities.…

Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education, History Instruction, Learning Activities

Run for Your Lives! The Johnstown Flood of 1889.

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Metcalf, Fay – Social Education, 1993

Describes a secondary level lesson based on the Johnstown Flood in 1889. Includes maps, photographs, and readings designed as student resources. (CFR)

Descriptors: Educational Strategies, Geography Instruction, History Instruction, Local History