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This Transcontinental Railroad assessment also includes:
- Transcontinental Railroad (.html)
- Transcontinental Railroad Rubric
- Photograph of Promontory Point - Library of Congress
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Did the Transcontinental Railroad connect the nation or divide it? Learners demonstrate their knowledge of the impact of the Transcontinental Railroad in a written assessment. The assessment also uses an original photo as a prompt for academics' responses.
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Instructional Ideas
- Extend the assessment with additional photos for scholars to analyze
- Have pupils conduct further research of the Transcontinental Railroad
Classroom Considerations
- May require a free Stanford History Education Group account to access the materials
Pros
- Includes a rubric for easy grading
- The resource is good for assessing young historians' knowledge
Cons
- None