Rails and Other Roads
Rails and Other Roads
Follow the history of South Dakota through the lens of human migration. From the earliest times, humans have used animal trails, streams, and rivers to traverse the area now known as South Dakota.
This episode looks at the varieties of transportation used by the people of the region. From roads and rivers to railroads and super-highways, we explore how transportation has affected the development of our state.
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Your students will complete tasks that will enhance their observation skills and ability to follow directions.
Your students will learn how transportation in and out of Spearfish Canyon changed.
Your students will learn about harsh stagecoach realities and participate in a hands-on 1st Law of Motion activity.
Transportation evolution in the Black Hills and the region. (Photo: Journey Museum and Learning Center)
The story of the decline and fall of rail lines in SD closely matches the rise and fall of many SD communities.
A Black Hills landmark bridge built in 1967.
The Meridian Bridge at Yankton, which has been in use for a century, proved a boon to the citizens of southeastern South Dakota.
Yankton's Meridian Bridge is quite a spectacle. This modern marvel, which cost 1.3 million dollars, was built using 11,000 barrels of concrete and 3,500 tons of steel.
Bridges — A collection of educational resources from PBS LearningMedia, including building bridges and testing their components.
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