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Grade Range: 6 - 11
This is a fascinating archival photo collection describing how important women were to the railroads during World War I and World War II. The site includes some British and European content as well.
In the Classroom
Use this site to challenge students to apply their knowledge of WWI and WWII knowledge in combination with their creative writing skills. Assign students to cooperative learning groups and have them select an image from the site. Students will narrate the image as a story, using their knowledge of the war in combination with their imaginations. Have students explain who this women is, what is she doing, why is she important, and how the war has affected her. Her personal profile may be made up, but the information concerning the war should be all factual. Have students create a multimedia presentation using UtellStory, <a href="/single.cfm?id=14414">reviewed here</a>. This site allows users to narrate a picture.
At Home
Bookmark this site for student papers and projects on women in the railroad business during WWI and WWII.