Teacher Resources

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Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park offers a wide variety of educational programs and resources for educators. Explore the materials below, or contact us with inquiries:

 
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Curriculum Materials

Expand upon your education programs with us! Explore the wide variety of curriculum materials offered by the National Park Service.

Kids & Youth Activities

Looking for activites for young students, summer camp visits, scouts, homeschools, or your own family? Explore the activities on our Kids and Youth webpage.

Interested in a youth service activity? Check our Volunteer page for details.

History & Culture

Find specific stories related to Paterson and it's economic, industrial, and social impact through our collection of History and Culture resources, from our Historic Resource Study to our collection of oral histories, site stories, and labor history links.

 
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Nature & Science

Paterson's landscape provides more than a visual backdrop for industrial development - the city offers a unique opportunity to explore, scientific innovation, natural forces, and the impact that comes from their intersection. Review these themes with our environmental and geoscience resources.

Articles

The National Park Service collects and curates a large repository of articles on nature, history, and culture. Accessing them is as easy as searching the NPS Article Search Database!

 

Additional Web Resources

Explore additional web resources such as photos, multimedia, webcams, and our social media.

Nearby Park Resources

Several other National Parks in the area provide "travelling trunk" opportunities and curriculum materials. Select any of the website links below to learn more:

Last updated: January 12, 2024

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

72 McBride Avenue Extension
Paterson, NJ 07501

Phone:

973-523-0370

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