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inference
An explanation based on clues; it still needs checking.
migration
Moving from one place to another to live.
immigrant
A person who moves to another country to live.
estimate
An approximate amount, based on available information.
oral history
A recorded interview about someone’s memories and experiences.
community
People connected by a place, relationships, or shared activities.
ancestry
Family origins across generations.
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Land, water & living things
Follow rivers, coastlines, habitats, and the forces that shaped Massachusetts.
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Championship banners overhead inside TD Garden, home of The Sports Museum; arena context.TD Garden; photographer not identified on source page. Image source ↗
Sports and community
The Sports Museum
Boston
Sports objects and stories explore New England teams, athletes, and traditions. The museum also uses sports to discuss respect, teamwork, and choices beyond the playing field.
A question to investigate
What can good teamwork look like when a team loses?
A Chinese Historical Society of New England walking tour at Boston’s Chinatown gate.Chinese Historical Society of New England; photographer not identified on source page. Image source ↗
Chinese American heritage
Chinese Historical Society of New England
Boston
Archives, oral histories, exhibits, and Chinatown tours preserve Chinese American experiences. Learn how families and neighborhoods responded to exclusion and built community.
A question to investigate
What can an oral history add to an official written record?
A large tree and the Koussevitzky Music Shed on the Tanglewood grounds.Tanglewood; photographer or artist credit not identified in the image tag. Image source ↗
Music and landscape
Tanglewood
Lenox and Stockbridge
The Boston Symphony Orchestra’s summer home connects performances, musical learning, and a Berkshire landscape. Compare the experience of music indoors and outdoors.
A question to investigate
How might an outdoor setting change the way you hear music?
The UMass Cranberry Station building and sign in Wareham.UMass Cranberry Station; photographer or artist credit not identified in the image tag. Image source ↗
Industry: agriculture
UMass Cranberry Station
East Wareham
Researchers study cranberries, water, pests, and growing conditions to support Massachusetts agriculture. Follow the link for a working research station’s resources, not a drop-in attraction.
A question to investigate
How can scientists help farmers grow food while protecting water and habitats?
Children displaying their work during a New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center activity.New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center; photographer not identified on source page. Image source ↗
Industry: fishing
New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center
New Bedford
Community stories, exhibits, and educational activities explore commercial fishing and the people behind a working waterfront. Follow a catch from boat to shore.
A question to investigate
How many different jobs help bring fish from the ocean to a meal?
Students and an instructor learning to weave at the Tsongas Industrial History Center in Lowell.Tsongas Industrial History Center; photographer or artist credit not identified in the image tag. Image source ↗
Industry: textiles
Tsongas Industrial History Center
Lowell
UMass Lowell and Lowell National Historical Park connect hands-on learning with mill history. Explore water power, textile production, immigration, and workers’ experiences.
A question to investigate
How did textile mills connect local workers with materials from far away?
A participant using mission-simulation equipment at Framingham State’s Christa McAuliffe Center.Christa Corrigan McAuliffe Center; photographer not identified on source page. Image source ↗
Space and STEM
Christa Corrigan McAuliffe Center
Framingham
At Framingham State University, planetarium and simulation-based learning connect space exploration with science and teamwork. Investigate how a mission depends on many roles.
A question to investigate
How would a space-mission team share information when a problem appears?
Sources checked September 23, 2026. Open the source for current programs, hours, access, and map updates. Historical maps may contain outdated language or incomplete representations of Native homelands.
