Lighthouses across the Curriculum ~ Perfect topic for Studies ~ July 16-18, 2019

Maine’s rocky shore is as perilous as it is picturesque. Thus, sixty-seven lighthouses rose above its craggy coast to guide those who relied on the sea for their livelihood. Ships were vital to the fishing, granite, lime, lumber and shipbuilding industries that thrived in early, coastal com- munities.

Lighthouses serve as symbols of strength and inspiration by reminding us of heroic deeds and of our rich maritime heritage. Over time, automation caused all light stations to repurpose and the one transformed into an educational facility by the Dept. of Marine Resources awaits you.

Come learn about the life and times of the Burnt Island Lighthouse - Maine’s oldest “original” lighthouse. Join us for a life-changing workshop - one that will not only recharge your battery but acquaint you with activities Burnt Island Lighthouse By: Gus that can be integrated across your curriculum.

Experiential Learning at its BEST!

On Burnt Island, you will fully engage in learning as you participate in a living history program; read logbook entries from the 1800s; journal your own experiences; take measurements and make calculations; capture the beacon through artworks; hear keepers’ tales; experiment with lenses, and visit the lantern-room during the day and after dark.

In addition, you will understand the role of the lighthouse and other nearby navigational aids; use math to chart a course with parallel rulers and dividers; visit other local lighthouses, and much, much more.

A TRUE Keeper If Once You Have Slept on an Island, Burnt Island’s Keeper James Buotte You’ll Never Be Quite the Same. returned as a living history interpreter. By: Rachel L. Field Join us for an unparalleled learning experience and discover ways to integrate lighthouses into history, reading, journaling, poetry, geography, science, math and art.

Objectives:

1. Utilize strategies that promote exploration, inquiry, and reflection as it relates to the maritime history of Burnt Island.

2. Make connections to Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards.

3. Develop an understanding of the administration, construction, and purpose of lighthouses in maritime history in a journey through time.

4. Use a variety of navigational tools for learning about coastal features, charting a course, finding a hidden treasure, geocaching, and navigating a vessel.

5. Experiment using mirrors, lenses and prisms to develop a true understanding of the properties of light and equipment used at lighthouses.

6. Use primary and secondary sources to learn about the history of Burnt Island.

7. Gain awareness, understanding and emotional attachment to a lighthouse through artistic renditions - sketches, paintings and photographs.

8. Experience the hypnotic pull of a lighthouse and express your thoughts and feelings through creative poetry and journaling.

9. Read fiction and non-fiction books about lighthouses and discuss how they can be integrated into your curriculum.

10. Enjoy a boat ride around the outer islands of Boothbay Harbor and learn their significance as early fishing communities, lighthouse stations, and summer colonies.

11. Participate in Burnt Island’s living history program (1950) and enjoy learning about the life and times of Keeper Joseph Muise and his family.

12. Rejuvenate your soul - surrounded by friends, beauty and the sea.

Primary Instructor: Elaine Jones (Education Director, Department of Marine Resources)

Class Schedule: a three-day, residential workshop with instruction beginning at 8:00 AM and continuing into the evening hours. Participants will be expected to complete all assign- ments, participate in all classroom and field activities, and engage in discussions.

Tuition: $400 for 30 contact hours (3 CEUs from UMO).

Free transportation to and from the island is included, along with Free housing in the Education Center or tent sites. For additional information and photographs, visit: www.maine.gov/dmr/burntisland/courses/index.htm TUESDAY, JULY 16, 2019

9:00 AM - Arrive at the Dept. of Marine Resources Lab in W. Boothbay Harbor, Maine. Travel out to Burnt Island and settle into the Education Center.

Sense of Place Burnt Island is a five-acre island in Boothbay Harbor rich in environmental and cultural resources. Participants will orient themselves to surroundings through exploration. This experience will increase awareness of Burnt Island’s natural wonders and historic past.

Activities ● Set the stage with a group icebreaker. ● Explore the island and add features (buildings, habitats, & distinctive items) to an outline. ● Create a 3D model of the island’s defining topography. ● Present vs Past: compare/contrast using historic photos. ● Identify changes and determine why they occurred. 1885 ● Create a word wall of lighthouse vocabulary. ● Wonders of the World – from the Pharos of Alexandria to .

Navigating the Waters Navigation is the art and science of finding where you are and how you can safely get to your next destination. Charts are essential to navigation as they help you identify land- marks, find depths, measure distances, avoid hazards, and find your way.

Activities ● Study a chart to learn the symbols that mariners use to safely navigate. ● Use parallel rulers, dividers and a compass rose to chart a course. ● Find a treasure guided by compass bearings, paces, and word clues. ● Use GPS, the navigational tool of the times, to lead you to specific locations. ● Witness the many uses of a plotter aboard the vessel Resourceful by combining the functionality of GPS, radar, and charts.

Keepers’ Accounts Primary Sources are fun and interesting ways to connect directly to the past. Participants will use logbooks, newspaper articles, old photos, letters and first-hand stories to get an intimate glimpse into the lives of individuals who called Burnt Island home.

Activities ● Read logbook of Keeper James McCobb (1868-1880) an eloquent writer. ● Review articles that describe life events, local politics and a sea serpent. ● Listen to true stories of Steve McCullough, a keeper’s kid who lived on Burnt Island from 1958-1961, and journey with him to his favorite spots. WEDNESDAY, JULY 17, 2019

Science, Optics, and You Lighthouses are designed to emit light from a system of lamps and lenses. Participants will discover how light is magnified and directed many miles out to sea.

Activities ● Compare/contrast/describe lighthouses of varied names, sizes, shapes & colors. ● Using a map of Maine, identify which are ocean, harbor, and river lights. ● Examine various mirrors, lenses and prisms. Document how they change the appearance of objects and their uses at lighthouses. ● Learn about Augustin Fresnel and his invention that revolutionized lighthouses. ● Visit the Burnt Island Lighthouse during daylight and after dark.

Lighthouses in Art and Photography Just as castles are monuments of Europe’s historical periods, lighthouses are monuments to man’s long-lived relationship with the sea. As a favorite subject of many artists and photographers, their beauty has been captured and preserved for future generations.

Activities ● Using pen & ink, colored pencils, and watercolors, capture the beauty of the Burnt Island Lighthouse in your journal. ● Release the shutter to capture stunning photos. ● Gather clues embedded within historic lighthouse photos. ● Analyze famous paintings of lighthouses - search for their underlying meaning. ● Share 5 best photos that capture the essence of Burnt Is.

Lighthouses in Literature Lighthouses have provoked great interest throughout history in both realistic and symbolic dimensions. Read an assortment of books about lighthouses and capture the spirit of your lighthouse experience using different forms of poetry and prose.

Activities ● Write about the Burnt Island Light using poetry and prose. ● Read both fiction and non-fiction books about lighthouses. ● Read books about the legendary Abbie Burgess and discuss how to integrate her into your curriculum.

Evening Adventures ● Visit the Burnt Island Lighthouse after dark and journal about the experience. ● Photograph the Burnt Island Light after dark. ● Observe nature’s light – bioluminescence off the dock. Abbie Burgess Grant 1839-1892 THURSDAY, JULY 18, 2019

Maritime History of Boothbay Harbor Indians were the only residents of the region until the Europeans settled in 1604. These distant travelers chose the safety of the outer island of Damariscove as a fishing station. Eventually, mainland communities were established and the industries of lumber, boatbuilding and ice joined the fisheries. Today, the scenic community maintains a working waterfront that is shared with tourists.

Activities ● Take a boat trip to view Mouse Island, Ram Island Lighthouse, Squirrel Island, Fisherman’s Island, Damariscove Island and Cuckold’s Lighthouse. ● Learn about the history and culture associated with these nearby islands. ● Compare/Contrast historic photographs with present day structures on each.

Life and Times of Keeper Muise - Living History Program Step back in time (1950) and learn about the life and times of Keeper Joseph Muise, a true lighthouse keeper and his family. Interpreters in period costume will educate and en- tertain you with true stories at the lighthouse, keeper’s dwelling and boathouse.

Activities ● Participate in the living history program by visiting various learning stations. ● Visit the restored keeper’s dwelling and appreciate period furnishings.

Hendricks Head Lighthouse Tour Along the shores of the nearby Sheepscot River, exists a privately-owned lighthouse. While touring the property, you will learn about several interesting legends, including the distinction it holds of having a keeper who lived there from birth to death.

Activities ● Visit the bell tower, dwelling, oil-house and boathouse site. ● Climb the stairs of the square, brick lighthouse and identify features common to the Burnt Island Lighthouse. ● Read the children’s book about the baby that washed ashore in a mattress at Hendricks Head and learn about the flat-iron ghost.