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Working in America:  The Allegheny Portage Railroad and the Immigration Movement, A Teacher's Activity Guide

The National Park Service and the Johnstown Area Heritage Association are pleased to announce a curriculum based education partnership that helps students understand the Allegheny Portage Railroad and the Immigration Movement. This new program, developed using the Pennsylvania state education curriculum for grades three to six, includes pre- and post-visit activities, on-site field trips and an in-school program presented by Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site and the Johnstown Area Heritage Association education staff. The program emphasizes experiential learning and encourages students and teachers to explore real historic sites. It also takes advantage of the unique ability each site has to tell different elements of the story of transportation and immigration.

 

 

Hello Teachers! There are many wonderful programs for your students. There are lesson plans, pre-visit and post-visit materials available for you. There are also "Teaching With Historic Places" materials available! The Education Specialist can visit your classroom and would enjoy helping you plan your field trip. Call Gregory Zaborowski at (814) 886-6140 for more information and to make your reservations.







 

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Did You Know?
In 1824 an all-water route through the Allegheny Mountains was proposed. A 4 mile tunnel "like a well dug horizontially" would be needed, along with ventilation shafts and support features. A portage over the mountains was built instead.
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Last Updated: September 23, 2011 at 11:51 MST