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ON THE RIGHT TRACK FROM STEAM TO RAIL 1870-1930

Authors: Mary Defayette, Gilles Fortin, Mary Fortin, Jocelyn LaVigne

Grade Level: 4 (Intermediate)

Overview:Students will learn about the development of the railway system and how it impacted the lives of people and the economy during the late 1800’s to the early 1900’s. Throughout this unit, students will gain understanding in the following areas: Steam engines, economic impact, Adirondack railroad and local impact, Plattsburgh Traction Co., Transcontinental Railroad and mapping. Students will also use literature an ELA activities to enhance their understanding of the development of the railway system.

Connection to NYS Learning Standards: ELA Standard 1 Language for Information and Understanding, Standard 2 Language for Literacy Response and Expression; MST Standard 1 Analysis, Inquiry and Design, Standard 4 Science, Standard 5 Technology; Social Studies Standard 1 Understanding of U.S. and New York State, Standard 2 Understanding of geography and global interdependence.

Connection to District Learning Standards: Critical Thinker, Life-long Learner, Effective Communicator, Healthy Citizen, Responsible Citizen.