Making Connections to Massachusetts through Historic Tourism – YMCA International Learning Center

by | Nov 18, 2021 | First Literacy Grant Projects, Resources | 0 comments

First Literacy Grant Funded Project

With its grant the YMCA International Learning Center (ILC) established a summer program to introduce its adult English language learners to Massachusetts’ history 1620-1863 through classroom lessons, assessments, and field trips. They made comparisons to what was happening in other parts of the world at that time and to current events. Field trips to Plymouth Plantation, The Freedom Trail, Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum, Lexington Green, The African Meeting House, and the East Boston Immigrant Station solidified the lessons and helped students to make connections to their community.

YMCA ILC Making Connections to Massachusetts through Historic Tourism 2020 First Literacy Grant Presentation (.pdf)
Massachusetts Historic Tourism Book YMCA ILC 2020 First Literacy Grant Project (.pdf)

Sign Up to Receive First Literacy Emails

You have successfully subscribed to the newsletter

There was an error while trying to send your request. Please try again.

First Literacy will use the information you provide on this form to be in touch with you and to provide updates and marketing.