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Salem in the Golden Age of Sail
Students play a game based on the Triangle Trade teaching the laws of supply and demand. In small groups, students assume roles as either ports or ships, then trade commodities. Students also visit the Peabody Essex Museum and the Salem Maritime National Historic Site.
Please note: A guided tour of The House of the Seven Gables is not included in this program.
Funding for the development of this program was provided in part through a grant from the Essex National Heritage Area.
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5-8
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| Group Size: |
15-90 students
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| Locations: |
The House of the Seven Gables,
the Peabody Essex Museum,
and the Salem National Maritime
Historic Site.
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| History and Social Science Standards: |
5.11, 5.32 |
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Reservations: To make reservations for Salem in the Golden Age of Sail, please contact the School Services' Line at the Peabody Essex Museum by phone: (978) 745-9500, ext. 3060 or by e-mail: School_Services@pem.org.
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