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Steam Locomotives
In this word search worksheet, students search and find vocabulary
words as they relate to the concept of steam locomotives. Words may be located forward,
backward, up, down, and diagonally.
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Influential Inventions
In this inventions worksheet, students write the description and impact of 4 influential inventions. Students do this for the cotton gin, the reaper, the steamboat, and the steam locomotive.
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The Art of Locomotion
Tenth graders examine the artistic legacy of trains by comparing the representations of trains in the painting of Turner and the photographs of Terry Evans. They write an essay, story or poem using their own observations of trains,...
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New Technologies
In this technologies lesson plan, students research and write short answers for the inventions of the Cotton Gin, McCormick Reaper, Steamboat, and Steam Locomotive. Students answer 4 questions for each.
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The Industrial Revolution
Contrasting between the "Haves" and the "Have-Nots" of 18th-19th century Europe, this presentation explores the social and technological implications of the Industrial Revolution. Inventions, social trends, and scientific breakthroughs...
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Out and About: Railways
Students explore British Railway history. In this railway lesson plan, students may visit the Natural Railway Museum, the Darlington Railway Centre and Museum, or Steam - Museum of the Great Western Railway online or in-person to...
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Do Some Research: Inventions 8
For this inventions research worksheet, students read the sentence and research in the library or on the Internet to find the answer and then write it on the blue line. Students then write a short report about this topic: George _______,...
Whitewater Valley Railroad
Teaching and Learning with The Polar Express
Use a series of extension activities to enhance your class reading of Chris Van Allsburg's holiday classic, The Polar Express. From a biography of the author to filmed book reviews and research about the railroad, kids can take their...
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New Jersey Challenge
In this recognizing facts about the state of New Jersey worksheet, students read factual phrases about New Jersey and choose answers telling who, what, or where. Students choose 10 multiple choice answers.
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Maryland Vocabulary
After selecting State Unit Studies and clicking on Maryland, you'll be directed to a page with several useful links! You'll get basic state facts, a map of the state, and information on the flower, capital, flag, bird, dog, cat, etc! So...
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New Jersey Crossword Puzzle
In this crossword puzzle worksheet, students read the 10 clues about New Jersey. Students complete the crossword with words about the state.
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New Jersey Vocabulary
In this vocabulary activity instructional activity, students read the 10 statements associated with New Jersey. Students then complete the statements with the words from the word bank.
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Maryland Crossword Puzzle
In this Maryland worksheet, students put answers to a crossword puzzle into the puzzle that represent Maryland's history. Students put 8 words in the crossword puzzle.
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Maryland Challenge
In this Maryland instructional activity, students answer multiple choice questions about Maryland's history. Students answer 10 questions about Maryland's history.
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The Top 5 Ancient Chinese Inventions
In this top five ancient Chinese inventions worksheet, students investigate each Chinese invention in detail along with the top five British inventions of all time. Students then answer five comprehension questions while writing an essay...
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All Aboard! Railroad Transportation
Students create a picture of a train. In this train lesson, students read Freight Trainand discuss the trains that they see. Students discuss what it would feel like to be a train and play a game where they pretend to be a train. They...
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Literature Vocabulary
In this vocabulary instructional activity, students identify the vocabulary term locomotor mortis and the words associated with it. Students then write the definition for relocate and draw a picture of something being relocated.
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Old Photographs: Windows to the Past
Young scholars examine several types of old photographs and compare them to photography today. Students search for historical photographs and draw conclusions about the time period from the subject matter. Young scholars explain how a...
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"Go West, Young Man!"
Young scholars examine reasons why people migrated west. They describe how the geography of the U.S. changed in the 19 th century and design a PowerPoint presentation to convey factors for westward expansion.
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Eli Whitney: A Top Ten Inventor?
Middle schoolers conduct research and present their findings in a persuasive manner. Then they work in groups to enhance the development of cooperative work skills. Students also present their findings through persuasive skills in...
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Getting from Place to Place
Students examine modes of transportation. In this transportation lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture on modes of transportation over the past 300 years. Students respond to questions about the lecture.
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Thurmond: A Town Born from Coal Mines and Railroads (28)
High schoolers examine the complex and often dangerous daily routines at the Thurmond train depot, and explore how rail workers were immortalized by some of the people they served.
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Time Train
Learners are read a short book "Time Train" by Paul Fleischman. Using the text, they identify the clues to let them know the train is traveling back in time. They make a time line of the trip and make a cutout of meat-eating and...
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Types of Trains
Third graders explore different types of trains. In this science lesson, 3rd graders study the "Orphan Train" and write a paragraph about what it would feel like to be riding a train during this time period.