Algonquin Indians, colonists, industrialists, environmentalists. Each group will be given questions to consider. Have them write thoughts on writing paper. Have groups report back orally. Have students write stories about living along the Nashua River as an Indian, colonist, industrialist or environmentalist.
Children act out a scene from the book using simple props.
Write a story about living in your neighborhood in the past. Create writing paper about the community to speak to the class. Set up water filter experiments to clean muddy water and soapy water. Students could develop a project for cleaning their own environment.