Program Description
Students will learn about the railroad, lumber, and coal mining industries of West Virginia between 1870 and 1930 and their importance in fueling the economy of West Virginia and the United States during the American Industrial Revolution. Hands-on activities and historic tools will help students explore this part of West Virginia cultural heritage.
Available to schools in:Greenbrier, Monroe, Raleigh & Summers counties
Grade Level: 5th
Program Length: 1 hour
Theme
The industrial revolution shaped the early industries of West Virginia
Instructional Objectives:
1. Define industrialization
2. Describe three early industries of the New River Gorge and West Virginia
3. State a contribution that each of these industries had on out history
Pre-visit activities are:
Post-visit activities are:
Subject:
History/Social Sciences
WV Content Standards met:
History/Social Sciences – SS.5.3.5, SS.5.4.9, SS.5.4.10, SS.5.5.3, SS.5.5.7
