Field Trip to the Old Croton Aqueduct Learned about the importance of water supply systems in urban, suburban, and rural landscapes. Learned about the natural resources used in New York's early water supply system. Learned about how the social and ecological landscape changed due to the water supply structures and growing population. Learned about the design concepts behind gravity-fed aqueducts, waste weirs, gravity dams, arches, and spillways. Learned about the history and social impact of the construction of the New Croton Dam.

• Importance of water supply systems in urban, suburban, and rural landscapes
• Natural resources used in New York's early water supply system
• Changes in the social and ecological landscape due to water supply structures and growing population
• Design concepts behind gravity-fed aqueducts, waste weirs, gravity dams, arches, and spillways
• History and social impact of the construction of the New Croton Dam

To further develop their understanding of history related to water supply systems, the child can:

• Research and learn about other historical water supply systems around the world
• Explore the impact of water supply systems on ancient civilizations
• Study the development of modern water treatment technologies
• Investigate the role of water supply systems in shaping urban planning and development
• Read historical fiction or non-fiction books about water supply systems and their impact on societies