Mexican-American War 1846-1848
8th grade, bill woodward, eighth grade, mexican american war, primary sources, war
Kansas Railroads, Gandy Dancers and Hands-On Learning
7th grade, artifact, bill woodward, kansas, railroad, seventh grade, video
Bill uses a short video clip of railroad workers to introduce the practice of creating and maintaining Kansas railroads. Students use spike mauls and sledge hammers to drive spikes into actual railroad ties.
Handouts:
Railroad articles, resources and maps
Video: