New York City: Where the Buildings Touch the Sky
Posted by Dan O'Brien in NYC, Train Tour of the Northeast
What are some things you learned about NYC?
Why did NYC become home to so many skyscrapers?
Washington, D.C.: Our Nation's Capital
Posted by Dan O'Brien in D.C., Train Tour of the Northeast, Washington
What happens in our capital city, Washington, D.C?
Describe the legislative branch and what they do?
Who is in charge of the executive branch? What are his/her responsibilities?
Describe the judicial branch and what happens here?
Independence Hall: Birthplace of the USA
Posted by Dan O'Brien in Independence Hall, Train Tour of the Northeast
What happened on July 4, 1776 at Independence Hall?
What two things were created?
What caused this to happen?
What document was created at Independence Hall in 1787? Describe it.
Hershey, PA: A Town Built on Chocolate
Posted by Dan O'Brien in Hershey, Train Tour of the Northeast
What are the two main reasons the first factories built in the Northeast?
Who is Milton Hershey?
What system did he use to produce large quanities of candy bars?
Erie Canal: Thre Link Between the Northeast and Midwest
Posted by Dan O'Brien in Erie Canal, Train Tour of the Northeast
Why was the Erie Canal built?
What are some interesting facts about the canal?
When did the pilgrims arrive in Plymouth Massachusetts?
Describe these pilgrims.
- Who were they?
- Where did they intend to go?
- Where were they from?
How did the pilgrims contribute to the beginnings of democracy?
Mount Washington, New Hampshire
Posted by Dan O'Brien in Mt. Washington, Train Tour of the Northeast
Describe Mount Washington. Include:
- Specific weather facts about Mt. Washington
- Location of Mt. Washington (what mountain range does it belong to?)
- Use the word "peak" in your descriptions.
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