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Pennsylvania |
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 Eisenhower National Historic Site preserves
the home and farm of General Dwight D. Eisenhower, Supreme Allied Commander
in Europe during World War II and 34th President of the United States
Website address: www.nps.gov/eise 
Location/Address: 250
Eisenhower Farm Lane, Gettysburg, PA 17325
Directions: All visits
are by shuttle bus from the National Park Service Visitor Center,
97 Taneytown Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325. Special arrangements are
made for students participating in curriculum-based education programs.
Education Contact at Site: Carol A.
Hegeman
Phone: 717-338-9114 Email
Address:
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Theme Addressed at Site: Land of Leadership,
Place of National Beauty and Rural Character
Education
Programs and Corresponding SOL 
Programs We Can Do at Our Site:
The Molding of a Leader: Dwight D. Eisenhower
Grades 4-5
A character education program that includes pre-visit curriculum
and a visit to the historic site for the two-hour program, Eisenhower:
A Man of Many Hats.
Pennsylvania Standards:History/Social Sciences
8.1.6 A. Understand chronological
thinking and distinguish between past, present and
future time.
8.1.6 C. Explain the fundamentals of historical interpretation.
English/Language Arts
1.2.5 A. Read and understand essential content of information
text and documents in all academic areas.
1.5.5 B. Write using well-developed content approriate for
the topic.
1.6.5 B. Listen to a selection of literature.
1.6.5 C. Speak using skills appropriate to formal speech situations.
1.6.5 D. Contribute to discussions.
1.6.5 E. Participate in small and large group discussions and
presentations.
Other
Character Education-recognize, identify and exhibit
good character.
Eisenhower: Leaving the Land Better Than He Found It
Grades 5-12
Agricultural Science and Environmental Education modules for
hands-on field study of soil, water, wildlife and forestry at the
historic site:
Soil 2.5 hours
Pennsylvania Standards: Environment and Ecology
4.2.7.A Know that raw materials come from natural resources.
4.2.7.B Examine the
renewability or resources.
4.3.7.B Describe how human actions affect the health
of the environment.
4.4.7.B Investigate how agricultural science has recognized
the various soil types found in Pennsylvania
4.4.7.D Explain the improvement of
agricultural production through technology
4.2.10.A Explain that renewable and
non-renewable resources supply energy and materials.
4.2.10.B Evaluate the factors
affecting availability of natural resources
4.3.10.B Explain how multiply variables
determine the effects of pollution on environmental health, natural processes
and human practices.
4.4.10.B Assess the influence of agricultural science on
farming practices.
Maryland Standards-Earth/Space Science, Environmental Science
Water 2 hours
Pennsylvania Standards: Environment and Ecology
4.1.7.A Explain the
role of the water cycle within a watershed.
4.1.7.B Understand the role of the watershed.
4.3.7.B Describe how human actions effect the health of the environment.
4.1.10.B Explain the relationship among landforms, vegetation,
and the amount and speed of water.
4.3.10.B Explain how multiple variables determine the effects of
pollution on environmental health, natural processes, and human
practices.
Maryland Standards
Earth/Space Science, Environmental Science
Wildlife 1.5 hours
Pennsylvania Standards: Environment and Ecology
4.3.7.C Explain biological diversity.
4.6.7.A Explain the flow of energy and matter from organism to
organism within an ecosystem.
4.3.10.C Explain biological diversity as an indicator of a healthy
environment.
4.6.10.A Explain the biotic and abiotic components of an ecosystem
and their interaction.
Maryland Standards-Life Science, Environmental Science.
Forestry 1.5 hours
Pennsylvania Standards: Environment and Ecology
4.2.7.A Know that raw material come from natural resources.
4.2.7.B Examine the renewability of resources.
4.2.10.A Explain that renewable and nonrenewable resources supply
energy and materials.
4.2.10.B Evaluate factors affecting the availability of natural
resources. Maryland Standards
Environmental Science, Earth/Space Science
Eisenhower: A Five Star American
Grades 5-8
Pre-visit activities and an on-site program about Eisenhower’s
leadership skills including a recreated press conference on 1950s
issues and a tour of the site.
Conflict: The Eisenhower Years
Grades 7-12
A program on Conflict Resolution includes curriculum and a visit
to the historic site for the program, Eisenhower and Nehru: A Visit by a
World Leader.
Pennsylvania Standards: History/Social Sciences
8.1.9 A. Analyze chronological thinking.
8.1.9 B. Analyze and interpret historical sources.
8.1.9 C. Analyze the fundamentals of historical interpretation.
8.1.12 A. Evaluate chronological thinking.
8.1.12 B. Synthesize and evlauate historical sources.
8.1.12 C. Evaluate historical interpretation of events.
8.3.12 A. Identify and evaluate the political and cultural contributions
of individuals and groups to United States history from 1890 to Present.
8.3.12 B. Identify and evaluate primary documents, materials artifacts
and historic sites important in United States history from 1890
to Present.
Other
Health, Safety and Physical Education
10.3.6 C. Describe strategies to avoid or manage conflict and violence.
10.3.9 C. Analyze and apply strategies to avoid or manage conflict
and violence during adolescence.
Thaw in the Cold War: Eisenhower and Khrushchev at Gettysburg
Grades 6-12
A teacher-led classroom lesson about Eisenhower’s personal diplomacy
at Gettysburg includes lesson plans, primary source documents, oral histories,
maps and photographs for classroom use. The lesson provides excellent background
for a standard tour of the site.
Pennsylvania Standards: History/Social Sciences
8.1.9 A. Analyze chronological thinking.
8.1.9 B. Analyze and interpret historical sources.
8.1.9 C. Analyze the fundamentals of historical interpretation.
8.1.12 A. Evaluate chronological thinking.
8.1.12 B. Synthesize and evaluate historical sources.
8.1.12 C. Evaluate historical interpretation of events.
8.3.12 A. Identify and evaluate the political and cultural contributions
of individuals and groups to United States history from 1890 to Present.
8.3.12 B. Identify and evaluate primary documents, materials artifacts
and historic sites important in United States history from 1890 to Present.
Eisenhower and Civil Rights
Grades 7-9
A program for Civics Education conducted in the classroom featuring a Powerpoint
program and primary documents.
Other Site Features of Interest to Students and Teachers
A site visit includes a tour of the Eisenhower home and grounds. The Reception
Center houses exhibits, a video and a bookstore. Those interested in walking
may take a half-mile self-guided walking tour of the farm with a brochure,
or walk to the skeet range where an exhibit explains Eisenhower's interest
in the sport. In season, park staff and living history interpreters present
20-minute programs about Eisenhower’s life and work.
Pre-Visit Materials Available
Pre-visit materials are available for The Molding
of a Leader, Eisenhower:
Leaving the Land Better Than He Found It, Conflict:
The Eisenhower Years,
and Eisenhower: A Five-Star American. Some student education programs require
teacher attendance at a half day workshop prior to participation.
Thaw in the Cold War lesson plans are available on line at www.cr.nps.gov/nr/twhp/wwwlps/lessons/29ike/29ike.htm.
Program fees and miscellaneous
Maximum Number of Students: At
school: 30 Minimum: 10.
Admission/Program Fee: Curriculum-based
Education Programs are free but require advance teacher and
class preparation and transportation that fits the site road
system, otherwise shuttle bus use is required. Standard visit
fees by shuttle bus are Adults: $6.00, Children ages 13-16:
$4.50, Children ages 6-12: $3.50. Standard visits are appropriate
for students using the Thaw in the Cold
War curriculum.
Handicap Accessibility: Programs will be adapted
for students who use wheelchairs
Bus/Vehicle Accessibility: Shuttle
bus is accessible or arrangements will be made for students who
use wheelchairs to drive to the site in a personal vehicle.
Season of Operation: The
site is open daily, except Thanksgiving Christmas and New Years
Day. On-site education programs take place outdoors and are offered in spring
and fall.
Hours
of Operation: 9
a.m to 4 p.m.
Picnic facilities/Nearest restaurant
options: Picnic facilities are located in Gettysburg
National Military Park adjacent to the historic site. Many
restaurants which cater to groups are located in the town of
Gettysburg about 2 miles from the site.
Restroom accessibility: Yes
Chaperone Requirements ( No. chaperones/no.
of students): Teacher and one adult per class
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