John Bull Riding the Rails

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Title:

 John Bull Riding the Rails

URL:

 https://amhistory.si.edu/ourstory/pdf/train/train_rails.pdf

Content Source:

 Smithsonian
Type: Learning Activity

Overview:

In this learning activity, students will hear the story of John Bull, one of the first locomotives in the United States and compare transportation from the past to today's transportation. A video of John Bull is included along with web links to other activities.

Content Standard(s):
Social Studies
SS2010 (2010)
Grade: K
Living and Working Together in Family and Community
12 ) Describe families and communities of the past, including jobs, education, transportation, communication, and recreation.

•  Identifying ways everyday life has both changed and remained the same
Alabama Alternate Achievement Standards
AAS Standard:
SS.AAS.K.12- Identify how everyday life has changed or remained the same over time.
Social Studies
SS2010 (2010)
Grade: 1
Living and Working Together in Family and Community and State
6 ) Compare ways individuals and groups in the local community and state lived in the past to how they live today. (Alabama)

•  Identifying past and present forms of communication
Examples: past—letter, radio, rotary-dial telephone

present—e-mail, television, cellular telephone

•  Identifying past and present types of apparel
•  Identifying past and present types of technology
Examples: past—record player, typewriter, wood-burning stove

present—compact diskette (CD) and digital video diskette (DVD) players, video cassette recorder (VCR), computer, microwave oven

•  Identifying past and present types of recreation
Examples: past—marbles, hopscotch, jump rope

present—video games, computer games

•  Identifying past and present primary sources
Examples: past—letters, newspapers

present—e-mail, Internet articles

Alabama Alternate Achievement Standards
AAS Standard:
SS.AAS.1.6- Identify past and present forms of communication; identify past and present types of apparel; identify past and present types of technology; identify past and present types of recreation; identify past and present primary sources.
Tags: railroads, steam engines, trains, transportation
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Author: Ginger Boyd