What would you do to save something you love? Objective In what ways does visiting the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park change my understanding of how I can connect with nature and our community's history? Background The downloadable lesson plan pdf has a very organized layout of two lessons, including student materials/handouts as well as detailed teacher instructions. It can be used as a pre-visit activity or alone in the classroom as a social studies text. Years after boats carrying goods ceased floating down the canal, one man would take a stand to save this national trea Duration: 60 Minutes.