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Westward by Rail

by  Roper Mountain Science Center

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All aboard! Come explore the technological advances made during the westward expansion of the 19th century and their impact on the history of the United States. Learn about the economics of railroad building, the challenges faced by both railroad companies and Native Americans, and see for yourself the lasting legacy of the Transcontinental Railroad. 

Virtual field trips at Roper Mountain Science
Center are available to book on Mondays and Tuesdays throughout the school year.
Please reach out if you have any questions jpoor@greenville.k12.sc.us


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About This Program

Cost

By Request: $100.00


The following fee structure is used:
Greenville County - FREE
South Carolina - $50 per session; buy four, get the fifth FREE (All five programs must be booked at the same time to qualify)
Out-of-State - $100 per session; buy four, get the fifth FREE (All five programs must be booked at the same time to qualify)

Invoices are sent by email, and payment is due within 30 days of your session.

Length

50 minutes


Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) 4, 5, 7

Minimum participants:

5

Maximum participants:

35


Primary Disciplines

Leadership, Mathematics, Problem Solving, Sciences, Social Studies/History, Technology/Information Science


Program Delivery Mode

Videoconference - H.323 (Polycom, Cisco/Tandberg, LifeSize, etc...)
Videoconference – Webcam/desktop (Zoom, Google Meet, Cisco WebEx, GoToMeeting, Microsoft Teams, etc...)
Webinar
Zoom



Booking Information

Virtual field trips at Roper Mountain Science Center are available to book on Mondays and Tuesdays throughout the school year. Please reach out if you have any questions jpoor@greenville.k12.sc.us

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Receive this program and 9 more for one low price when you purchase the CILC Virtual Expeditions package. Learn more

For more information contact CILC at (507) 388-3672

Provider's Cancellation Policy

We will not charge for programs canceled due to nature i.e. snow days. The full fee will be charged to sites which cancel with less than 48 hours notice unless the program is rescheduled immediately.

About This Provider

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Roper Mountain Science Center

Greenville, SC
United States

Our Mission is to educate and inspire learners of all ages to explore and investigate the world of science and technology. Our philosophy is that learning should be enjoyable as well as challenging.
We strive to ensure your learning experiences with Roper Mountain Science Center are interdisciplinary--incorporating, science, technology, mathematics, social studies, and language arts.

Contact:
Jasmine Poor
jpoor@greenville.k12.sc.us
8643558930

Program Details

Format

1. Students will be introduced to the idea of the transcontinental railroad and what Americans hoped to gain from its construction
2. Students will review possible routes and learn about construction methods relating to the railroads in the 19th century
3. Students will learn about the lasting impact of the construction of the railroad line
4. Question and answer session

Objectives

The participant will:
- analyze primary sources on the construction of the transcontinental railroad
- model construction techniques common with the construction of a railroad line in the 19th century
- engage in a discussion about the impacts of the construction of the transcontinental railroad

Standards Alignment

National Standards

NSS-USH.5-12.6 ERA 6:
The Development of the Industrial United States (1870-1900)
- Understands how the rise of corporations, heavy industry, and mechanized farming transformed the American people
- Understands massive immigration after 1870 and how new social patterns, conflicts, and ideas of national unity developed amid growing cultural diversity
- Understands the rise of the American labor movement and how political issues reflected social and economic changes
- Understands Federal Indian policy and United States foreign policy after the Civil War

State Standards

South Carolina Social Studies
South Carolina Social Studies Standard (4.3.CE)
Analyze the effects of government policies in promoting United States territorial expansion into the west.

South Carolina Social Studies Standard (4.3.P)
Analyze the role of technology and the environmental impact during the period of Westward Expansion.

South Carolina Social Studies Standard (4.3.CC)
Recognize patterns of continuity and change in the experiences of Native Americans and Spanish-speaking people as the U. S. expanded westward.

South Carolina Social Studies Standard (5.1.CO)
Compare the physical landscape and demographics of the U.S. before and after the Transcontinental Railroad.

South Carolina Social Studies Standard (5.1.CE)
Examine push- and pull-factors related to immigration and expansion on urban and rural populations during the period.