Resources for Teachers

Lighthouse Reading List - A bibliography from the Maritime Heritage Program of the National Park Service. 
The Long Island Chapter of the U.S. Lighthouse Society: Educational Links - An extensive list.
A Guide to the World's Lighthouses - Not necessarily aimed at students or teachers, but a great resource.
Education World - Lighthouses: For grades 3-5.
Let There be Light! -  A Multi-Disciplinary Unit for Grade 3-6, from Jan McManus of the Dondero School in Portsmouth, NH.
Lighthouses for Kids - A wonderful book with an in-depth history of lighthouses and first-hand stories of the challenges faced by lighthouse keepers. 
Deborah Hopkinson - Deborah Hopkinson is the award-winning author of seven picture books for children, including Birdie's Lighthouse, an award-winning children's book inspired by Maine keeper Abigail Burgess Grant. Deborah's site includes links to information for teachers.
Hangout NJ: Lighthouses - A good resource from the State of New Jersey.

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