Central Pacific Railroad Photographic History Museum
Central Pacific Railroad Photographic History Museum: Beyond the Mississippi
Contains excerpts from Albert D. Richarson's "Beyond the Mississippi" about the construction of the Central Pacific Railroad and his trip on the train.
Can Teach
Can Teach: Novel and Picture Book Ideas (Lesson Plans)
Novels and picture books are great ways to teach across the curriculum. This site lists about 75 novels and picture books around which CanTeach has constructed lesson ideas and plans. All grade levels indicated.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Elevator Installers and Repairers
This resource has detailed information on the elevator repair career field. It has sections on the Nature of Work, Working Conditions, Employment, Training Job Outlook, Earnings, Related Occupations, and Sources of Additional Information.
Curated OER
Chinese Rr Workers, Monterey, Ca
From a 1969 publication by the Chinese Historical Society of America comes this extensive look at the Chinese role in the building of the Central Pacific Railroad from California east to Utah.
Careers New Zealand
Careers Nz: Building Insulator
This site contains information on becoming a building insulator in New Zealand. While some of the information is specific to New Zealand, most of it is uniform to the career. Includes job description, tasks and duties, personal...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Ap Us History: 1890 1945: The Presidency of Theodore Roosevelt
Looks at Theodore Roosevelt's actions and accomplishments as president from 1901-1909. Discusses his policies in Latin America and the construction of the Panama Canal, and his Square Deal program where he went out of his way to...
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Carpenter
Read about what carpenters do and learn about the type of education and training one needs in order to become a carpenter.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: The Center of the World: Teacher's Guide
Students will have an opportunity to create memorials at the World Trade Center site to commemorate the September 11th attacks. Come and check it out.
Other
Pier 70 San Francisco: Historic Shipyard at Potrero Point
Find out about the historical importance of Pier 70, Potrero Point, and the nearby waterfront areas.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The American Homefront
See how the people at home stepped up to support the war effort in World War II.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Works Progress Administration
Discover interesting facts and information about the Works Progress Administration established in April 1935 to provide light construction jobs for millions of unskilled workers.
The History Cat
The History Cat: The Great Wall of China
Describes the building of the 5,500-mile-long Great Wall of China. Many of the workers who helped to construct the Wall ended up dying and are buried along its length.