American railroading history and development is 200 years old. To make your student’s experience at the museum the most rewarding we have designed a series of pre- and post-visit lesson plans to accompany each of our curated field trip programs. This will allow your students to expand and reinforce their knowledge of railroading history and science into topics touched on during their field trip.
Curated Field Trip Program
Choose from the list of curated programs below.
African American Railroading Legacy Program
- Pre-Visit Lesson (grade 5)
- Pre-Visit Lesson (grades 8 & High School US History)
- Post-Visit Lesson (grade 5)
- Post-Visit Lesson (grades 8 & High School US History)
The Civil War Program
- Pre-Visit Lesson (grade 5)
- Pre-Visit Lesson (grade 8)
- Post-Visit Lesson (grade 5)
- Post-Visit Lesson (grade 8)
Commerce on the Railroad Program
- Pre-Visit Lesson (grades PreK-2)
- Pre-Visit Lesson (grades 7+)
- Post-Visit Lesson (grades PreK-2)
- Post-Visit Lesson (grades 7+)
Environmental Impact Program
- Pre-Visit Lesson (grades 3-5)
- Pre-Visit Lesson (grades 6+)
- Post-Visit Lesson (grades 3-5)
- Post-Visit Lesson (grades 6+)
Global Conflict and the Railroad Program
Maryland History on the B&O Railroad Program
- Pre-Visit Lesson (grades 3-5)
- Pre-Visit Lesson (grades 8+)
- Post-Visit Lesson (grades 3-5)
- Post-Visit Lesson (grades 8+)
Railroad Safety Program
Railroad Technology Program
- Pre-Visit Lesson (grades 3-5)
- Pre-Visit Lesson (grades 6+)
- Post-Visit Lesson (grades 3-5)
- Post-Visit Lesson (grades 6+)
The Underground Railroad
- “Legacy of the Underground Railroad” is an Interactive Learning Platform created to supplement and enhance the experience of our Underground Railroad exhibit at the B&O Railroad Museum.
This learning platform is best viewed on a desktop computer.
