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 Activity 1.1 Westward Ho! Students brainstorm about the origin of their town and then read about the history of the Dallas-Fort Worth region. Activity 1.2 Here Today, Gone Tomorrow A study of ghost towns shows how transportation affected the settlement and demise of entire communities. Students will do a cyber hunt to research actual Texas ghost towns. Activity 1.3 Tales From the Trail Students write a letter to a relative back East about why they are leaving a town that will soon be a ghost town.  Activity 2.1 Careers on the GO! Students brainstorm a web of jobs related to transportation. It seems all jobs are somehow connected to transportation! Invite a panel of professionals to come and speak to the class about their job, what they do and what their professional life is like. Activity 2.2 How Did That Get Here? Students learn about imports and exports using items from home and conduct an exciting cyber hunt and discussion about the global market. Students' imaginations come alive when they write a story about "The Day Transportation Stopped!" Activity 2.3 Who's Selling What? Is there a correlation between America's love of the automobile and advertising? Would we use transit more if it were advertised more or differently? Let your students be the advertisers and create inspiring ads for DART or other transit choices. To receive a FREE copy of On The Go, click here. |
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