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| T is for Trolleys: This program covers the basics of trolleys: where they go, who is on them, who works on them, how do they work, when did they come to the area, and why were they needed. This program is suitable for all grades (PDE Standards for History 8.2 and Science 3.8.) |
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Fun with
Funiculars: In Pittsburgh, a funicular is an incline. Inclines are related
to trolleys and have a fascinating history. This program is suitable for
suitable for second grade and higher (PDE Standards for History 8.2.3)
Mt. Oliver Incline |
| How Pittsburgh Got So Big! or A Giant Forged: Trolleys helped lead to the growth of Pittsburgh. Using maps, see how this happens over time by comparing the growth of the city and the expansion of horse cars, cable cars, and electric cars. This program is suitable for third grade and higher (PDE Standards for History 8.2.) |
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Simple Machines: Simple machines come about to make our lives easier. Help students discover the multiple factors that lead to the development of trolleys (transportation needs, friction, street conditions.) We can review the 6 types of simple machines and see how they are used on trolleys. This program is suitable for second graders and higher (PDE Standards for Science 3.6 and 3.8.) |
| Trolleys Today: Trolleys are alive and well in Pittsburgh today. See where the lines run today and compare to the lines of yesteryear. Also compare the style of trolleys. Discover the basics of trolley riding including how to read the schedules and the maps and where and how to pay. This program is suitable for fourth grade and up (PDE standards for |
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Trolleys in Time (coming soon – ask if available) Where do trolleys belong in the historic timeline? How do they relate to other forms of transportation? When does a bike as we know it become a bike as we know it? When do automobiles become popular? This program is suitable for all grades (PDE Standard for History 8.1. ) |
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| Pittsburgh 1910: Explore Pittsburgh in the year 1910. What were the city limits? What were standards of living, job availabilities, transportation options? What were the results of The Pittsburgh Survey, published beginning in 1907? Did the Survey lead to changes? This program draws on information from the published findings of The Pittsburgh Survey as well as a report of 1910 outlining Pittsburgh's transportation issues (which are remarkably like the present day issues!). This program is suitable for seventh grade and higher (PDE Standard for history 8.2.9B) |
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Postcards
of the Trolley Era: Postcards were the emails of their day! The
program covers the history of postcards as well as the technology needed to
produce the cards. Some postcards are actual photographs, some are
lithographs and some are half tones. But you can not believe everything
you see in a postcard as elements were airbrushed out and other items drawn in.
Photoshop is nothing new! This program is based on a exhibit that is
currently on display at the museum.
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