School
The Incline can serve as an outdoor classroom for students studying the area's industrial steel history, the physics of an inclined plane, and even the vegetation of the hillside trail. Various exhibits in the Visitors Center provide a look at Johnstown’s history—including historic images and three-dimensional displays of how Johnstown looked back in the canal days. Download free lesson plan for students on the website!
supports classroom learning in:
Science, Social Studies.
topics covered:
Ecology, Engineering, Geography, History, Historic Places, Industry, Natural History, Physics.
contact info
Name: Inclined Plane Supervisor.
Phone: 814-536-1816
Email: [email protected]
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Johnstown Inclined Plane
Ride the world's steepest vehicular inclined plane! Each spring and fall, the Johnstown Inclined Plane hosts numerous groups using the Incline as an educational tool for all ages. See a breathtaking view of the city from the observation deck, learn about the Incline's origins and Johnstown's history of floods in the Visitors' Center, and enjoy an ice cream cone from the Ice Cream Shop located atop the Inclined Plane!
contact info
Hrs: Vary, See website.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
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STEM Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
Throughout history American innovations have greatly impacted the country and the world. The light bulb, the assembly line, the refrigerator, flight, and the personal computer are all inventions by American innovators. For America to continue to lead the world in innovation, students must be trained, educated, and fluent in the foundation of innovation – science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. These essential subjects can be found and applied to a plethora of class trip destinations. Consider the science that makes possible the activities you partake in and the places you visit.
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Scouts
Scout groups can visit the Incline to study history, physics, and even the vegetation on the hillside trail. Exhibits in the Visitors Center provide information on the history of Johnstown during the canal days, as well as the history of the rails. Visit the website for lesson plans, scavenger hunts, and other educational materials.
supports scout badges in:
Science, Social Studies.
topics covered:
Ecology, Engineering, Geography, History, Historic Places, Industry, Natural History, Physics.
contact info
Name: Inclined Plane Supervisor.
Phone: 814-536-1816
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Johnstown Inclined Plane
Ride the world's steepest vehicular inclined plane! Each spring and fall, the Johnstown Inclined Plane hosts numerous groups using the Incline as an educational tool for all ages. See a breathtaking view of the city from the observation deck, learn about the Incline's origins and Johnstown's history of floods in the Visitors' Center, and enjoy an ice cream cone from the Ice Cream Shop located atop the Inclined Plane!
contact info
Hrs: Vary, See website.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
STEM Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
Throughout history American innovations have greatly impacted the country and the world. The light bulb, the assembly line, the refrigerator, flight, and the personal computer are all inventions by American innovators. For America to continue to lead the world in innovation, students must be trained, educated, and fluent in the foundation of innovation – science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. These essential subjects can be found and applied to a plethora of class trip destinations. Consider the science that makes possible the activities you partake in and the places you visit.
View Lesson Plan>>
Homeschool
The Incline can serves as an outdoor classroom for homeschool groups studying the area's industrial steel history, the physics of an inclined plane, and even the vegetation of the hillside trail. Various exhibits in the Visitors Center provide a look at Johnstown’s history—including historic images and three-dimensional displays of how Johnstown looked back in the canal days. Download free lesson plan for students on the website!
supports classroom learning in:
Science, Social Studies.
topics covered:
Ecology, Engineering, Geography, History, Historic Places, Industry, Natural History, Physics.
contact info
Name: Inclined Plane Supervisor.
Phone: 814-536-1816
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Johnstown Inclined Plane
Ride the world's steepest vehicular inclined plane! Each spring and fall, the Johnstown Inclined Plane hosts numerous groups using the Incline as an educational tool for all ages. See a breathtaking view of the city from the observation deck, learn about the Incline's origins and Johnstown's history of floods in the Visitors' Center, and enjoy an ice cream cone from the Ice Cream Shop located atop the Inclined Plane!
contact info
Hrs: Vary, See website.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
STEM Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
Throughout history American innovations have greatly impacted the country and the world. The light bulb, the assembly line, the refrigerator, flight, and the personal computer are all inventions by American innovators. For America to continue to lead the world in innovation, students must be trained, educated, and fluent in the foundation of innovation – science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. These essential subjects can be found and applied to a plethora of class trip destinations. Consider the science that makes possible the activities you partake in and the places you visit.
View Lesson Plan>>
FAMILY
Families can visit the Incline for an in-depth look at Johnstown, including nearby attractions, historic images of Johnstown's various floods, and three-dimensional displays that model how Johnstown looked back in the canal days. Enjoy seasonal events like FREE pictures with the Easter Bunny in April, a view of summer foliage from the Observation Deck, Mother's Day & Father's Day celebrations, the Annual Halloween on the Hill, and more!
topics covered:
Ecology, Engineering, Geography, History, Historic Places, Industry, Natural History, Physics.
contact info
Name: Inclined Plane Supervisor.
Phone: 814-536-1816
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Johnstown Inclined Plane
Ride the world's steepest vehicular inclined plane! Each spring and fall, the Johnstown Inclined Plane hosts numerous groups using the Incline as an educational tool for all ages. See a breathtaking view of the city from the observation deck, learn about the Incline's origins and Johnstown's history of floods in the Visitors' Center, and enjoy an ice cream cone from the Ice Cream Shop located atop the Inclined Plane!
contact info
Hrs: Vary, See website.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
STEM Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
Throughout history American innovations have greatly impacted the country and the world. The light bulb, the assembly line, the refrigerator, flight, and the personal computer are all inventions by American innovators. For America to continue to lead the world in innovation, students must be trained, educated, and fluent in the foundation of innovation – science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. These essential subjects can be found and applied to a plethora of class trip destinations. Consider the science that makes possible the activities you partake in and the places you visit.
View Lesson Plan>>