Educator Resources for Railroad History

Whoo-whoo! One of the most important developments of the 19th century, railways spanned continents, enabled the settlement of the American West, and even helped the North win the Civil War!

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Lesson Plans

U.S. History Lesson Plan: Exploring Cause and Effect

Grade Levels: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

Energy Technology and Science Industries Lesson Plan: STEM Careers of the Future

Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

World History Lesson Plan: Uncovering Essential Questions

Grade Levels: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

Science Fair Lesson Plan: Planning Projects with BrainPOP and BrainPOP Jr.

Grade Levels: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, K-3