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Applied Science- Built environment Lab (Trains)
Students examine transportation. In this train design lesson, students study how trains work and how to efficiently design a track by working with an electric train set. As a class they compare various types of trains and work...
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End of the Line: What Happened to the Blue Ridge Railroad?
Sixth graders study the westward expansion and the role of railroad construction to the expansion. In this railroad history lesson, 6th graders complete KWL activity for the topic. Students view a PowerPoint about the growth of railroads...
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Times Marches On
In this PowerPoint, students learn to distinguish between the terms "ancient" and "modern." The presentation gives visual and and written definitions of these words. Students respond to 5 questions that require them to decipher whether...
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Durango and Silverton Railroad
In this word search worksheet, students search and find vocabulary
words as they relate to the Durango and Silverton Railroad lines. Words may be located forward, backward, up, down, and diagonally.
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Austin & Texas Central Railroad
In this word search worksheet, middle schoolers search and find vocabulary
words as they relate to the Austin & Texas Central Railroad. Words may be located forward,
backward, up, down, and diagonally.
Other
Rob's North York Moors Railway: The Steam Locomotive
A page describing the parts of a steam engine and explaining their operation. Thorough discussion of the parts.
Canada Science and Technology Museum
Canada Science and Technology Museum: Locomotives
Get a glimpse into the history of Canada's railways and explore how the locomotive influenced transportation in the country. See some of the important advancements in locomotive technology in Canada from 1900 to 1960.
Virginia History Series
Virginia History Series: Railroad Building in Virginia (1827 1860) [Pdf]
All aboard this slideshow on the building of railroads in Virginia. Study maps, charts and pictures of the major railways in Virginia and their impact on the economy. Be sure to take the quiz over the steam locomotive at the end!
National High Magnetic Field Laboratory
Magnet Academy: Steam Condensing Engine 1769
Few inventions have affected human history as much as the steam engine. Without it, there would have been no locomotives, no steamers and no Industrial Revolution.
Canada Science and Technology Museum
Canada Science and Technology Museum: Background Information for Trains
Get answers to frequently asked questions about trains. For example, what is a steam train and what parts of a train make it move?
Other
California State Railroad Museum: Central Pacific Railroad No. 1: Gov. Stanford
Use this resource to learn about the steam engine, Gov. Stanford, which was used in many roles on the Central Pacific Railroad line.
University of Houston
University of Houston: Engines of Our Ingenuity: No. 695: John Ericsson
A biography of John Ericsson, a man who invented in three countries over most of a century. He invented an early locomotive, a hot-air engine, screw propeller, and the Monitor, which was used in the Civil War. This is a transcript of an...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Early American Railroads
Read about the growth of railroads throughout the eastern part of the United States, which greatly reduced transportation costs. See why there was opposition to railroads from many groups. Be sure to look at the stereograph of the...
NSTATE
State Symbols of Kentucky
Learn about Kentucky's state symbols and their official state places and events. In most cases you can click on the word to see a picture and find more information about the symbol, place, or event.
Curated OER
Photograph of the First Steam Locomotive Built in Canada
Trains played a large role in the history of Canada and its progress to Confederation in 1867. Take a look at the first trains and the important role they played in joining east to west in this website with photos and audio clips.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: Our Story: All Aboard the Train!
Activities and resources, built around a reading of Jingle the Brass by Patricia Newman, for teaching young learners about the importance of railroads in American history.
Britain Express
Britain Express: Richard Trevithick Biography
This site by Britain Express gives a biography of inventor Richard Trevithink (1771-1833 CE).
Other
Kentucky State Symbols
Discover all of the Kentucky state symbols here, including a picture and the year of adoption.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Rail Transport
Information on railroads is found on this site from Wikipedia encyclopedia. Discusses the history of railways, different parts of the railway, types of trains, and the economic aspects of rail ownership and operation.