Field Trips

Teach with unforgettable canal experiences

Bring your class on a field trip. The hands-on, interactive Augusta Canal Discovery Center and Petersburg Boat tours are FUN activities that stimulate visual, auditory, verbal and kinesthetic learning. The Augusta Canal provides complete, standards-based lesson plans for students from pre-K to high school, including pre- and post-visit classroom activities.

Subjects Covered

Social Studies

Grades PK-1- Local land & water features, natural resources, jobs & transportation
Grades 2-3-Productive resources, their role in growth of Augusta, region, and Ga and SC
Grades 4-5-Industrial Revolution, effects of individuals & technology on progress, Civil War
Grades 6-8-Geographic regions, Fall Line influence on economy & development in Ga and SC
Grades 9-12-Industrial Revolution, Civil War, labor reform, economics, & primary source investigation

Science

Grades PK-2-Animal identification, habitats, & basic needs
Grade 3-Ecosystems and energy/hydropower
Grade 4-Ecosystems, hydropower and simple machines
Grade 5-Ecosystems, hydro-electricity, and force & motion
Grade 6-Energy and energy conservation
Grade 7-Environmental science
Grade 8-Physical science
Grade 9-12-Environmental science, ecology, biology &/or physics and physical sciences.

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Fred Williams

May 23 @ 6:30 pm
Augusta Canal Moonlight Music Cruises 20th season welcomes: Fred Williams (Easy listening, Smooth Jazz)! Events are rain or shine! If canceled for weather, the musician and group will move inside OR you may reschedule for another boat. No refunds! RSVP and payment REQUIRED. Prices are $25 for adults and $23 for senior 60+, military, and students. Call (706) 823-0440 x502 to book a spot!