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Bring the fishing industry into your classroom with the New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center’s curriculum materials and educational activities! All materials were made by local educators and staff at the Fishing Heritage Center.

Hover over the images below to learn more. Please contact programs@fishingheritagecenter.org with any questions.

Digital Exhibit and Activities

A Changing Way of Life

Click the button below to access the digital exhibit, A Changing Way of Life, and download activities related to topics of labor, immigration, and sustainability.

Virtual Vessel Tour

Virtual Vessel Tour

Take a Virtual Vessel Tour of the F/V Huntress! Click the button below to come aboard a working scalloper and download accompanying activities.

Background Essays

Background Essays

Click the button below to download background essays which provide content and activities about New Bedford’s history, culture, and fishing industry.

Glossary

Glossary

Click the button below to download the fishing industry glossary

Lesson Plans

Lesson Plans

Click the button below to download standards-based lesson plans

Coloring Pages

Coloring Pages

Click the button below to access fishy and fun coloring pages

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