Early Forms of Transportation
School Program
Getting from Here to There
What was it like to travel a long time ago?
Students will explore the changes in transportation as they experience a bumpy road riding in a the stagecoach, listen to a railroad story and “drive” a streetcar in the Journey to Work exhibit. Then, they will see ships that have sailed the San Francisco Bay in the Ships of the World exhibit.
There are 2 versions of the Getting from Here to There program.
Regular Program: Students explore both exhibits. The program is 1 ½ hours.
Extended Program: Activities of the Regular Program plus students make their own model ship. The program is 2 hours. If you request a Double Program (2 classes at the same time), you will be participating in the Extended Program. Additional fee applies.
Discover the bus of the 1850s.
“Drive” a streetcar.
Objectives
Students will be able to identify five forms of transportation in San Mateo County, what made them move and if they are still used today.
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- Geared to first and second graders.
- History-Social Science Content Standards: 1.4 and 2.1.
- Available on Tuesdays-Fridays at 9:30 a.m. or 12 p.m. Please note the Regular Program lasts 1 ½ hours. An Extended Program is 2 hours.
- 2024-2025 Regular Program fee is $100. An Extended Program is $115. A double program is possible for $110 per class.
- Program fee applies to ONE class of up to 30 students.
Some scholarships are available for low-income schools. To apply, complete the online scholarship form.
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