Grade 2:
Carriage Wheels &
Whirligigs
Program explores the
history of the wheel
with emphasis on the
evolution of the
wheel from
carriages, to
bicycles, and
automobiles. The
craftsmanship,
design, and
decoration of the
wheel is included in
the tour. Students
design a whirligig
(an old fashion toy)
to resemble a
carriage wheel.
The Great American
Race
Students will hear
the story of the
"The Great American
Race" - a race
between a train and
a stagecoach. Early
technology will be
explored and
students will color
a poster of an early
vehicle.
Grade 3:
Long Journey
Westward
Students will travel
westward, learning
about Conestoga
Wagons, Prairie
Schooners, and
Covered Wagons.
Program includes a
packing activity and
constructing a
Covered Wagon. In
the final activity
students will
complete a scavenger
hunt in the museum
to identify various
types of vehicles.
Grades 4 & 5:
Travel the National
Road
Students will use a
map of the National
Road to complete
questions on a
worksheet. In the
second activity
students will build
a section of the
National Road, and
then convert the
section that they
built into a twenty
foot wide road bed.
Also, included is a
Toll Rate worksheet,
scavenger hunt of
the National Road
exhibit, and a snack
of foods served on
the National Road.
Around the World in
Eighty Minutes
Students explore
early means of
transportation with
hands-on activities.
In Small groups
students design
early forms of
transportation such
as wagons, hot-air
balloons, trains,
and more. Pre-visit
preparation: Read
"Around the World in
Eighty Days."
The Assembly Line
Students will learn
about the "Ford
Story", work on an
assembly line to
create a Model T
car, and participate
in a scavenger hunt.
Includes a tour of
the museum.
Grades 5 & 6:
Elections: Then &
Now
Students will learn
about the
1840 Election campaign
in relationship to
the National Road
and how voters were
motivated to vote.
Boys will vote by
paper ballot.
Students will
complete a worksheet
and make a political
ribbon. (Only
offered in 2008)
Middle & High
School Social
Studies and History
Classes
Tours of the museum
are available and
the option of
the scavenger hunt
for those who are
interested.
