History & Music: The Quadricentennial Celebration of Henry Hudson’s Voyage

1. What are some of the historic buildings that can be found along the Hudson River?
2. How long in the Hudson River? Where does it begin and end?
3. What recreational activities do people enjoy along the Hudson River?
4. When Henry Hudson ran into what is now the Hudson River, for what had he been searching?
5. a. The anniversary of __________________ is being celebrated? b. Define the words, “quad” and “centennial”. (So, when you multiply these numbers, you get what anniversary?)
6. a. What did the Erie Canal connect? b. Why was the opening of the Erie Canal so important? 7. What two major inventions are associated with the Hudson River?

1. Research the fascinating history of either the telegraph (Morse code) or the Steamboat. Write a piece on how this invention changed the world!
2. If you could create an invention, what would it be? What would you call it? What would your invention do? Draw a picture or make a model of it. Write up your description, and attach it to your model or drawing for display in your class. Visit: http://inventors.about.com/od/kidinventions/Inventions or similar websites to see other kids’ ideas.
3. The dulcimer is an unusual instrument. Find out more about it, or choose another unusual instrument to research. (like the glass armonica or the digeridoo!) You may use this musical website: www.oddmusic.com to explore more strange instruments.