Activities by Subject
Whether you are planning a trip to Eckley and want to prepare your students/children or you are looking for an array of fun and educational activities, Eckley Miners’ Village is committed to being a resource for you. Here are activities and worksheets by subject.
Reading Comprehension
STEM
The Coal Family Bingo (and Study Buddy)
Coal Mining Activity (family activity)
History/Social Studies
Application for Citizenship (1800s)
Enrichment
Chores (Me vs Patch Town kids)
A Letter Home (post-visit version)
A Letter Home (classroom version; no visit required)
Part of the Colliery – Connect the Dots (pre-visit activity)
Coming to America crossword
Coal Mining Activity (family activity)
Additional Resources:
Other Websites to Explore:
Museum of Anthracite Mining at Ashland
The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources