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Artreach-Dallas, Inc.

Train Smarts - On Campus
Time Frames
During School Day, After School, Summer, Weekend
Formats
On Campus Program
Grades
3rd, 5th, Community/Fam., Talented/Gifted
Standards

Description
The steam locomotive, railroad crossing signals and the fax machine - explore the geniuses behind these inventions - people who made life possible today! Granville T. Woods, Alexander Graham Bell, Edison, George Westinghouse, Samuel Morse. Discover how a train launched the journalism career of Ida B. Wells.

Students Will
  • understand businesses in free enterprise
  • identify scientist and inventors
  • identify impact of inventions on society
  • The Great Railroad Revolution by Christian Wolmar ISBN# 978-1610391795

Details
Dates: Monday - Friday
Times: 8am - 6pm
Duration: one hour presentation
School Fee: $125 single classroom presentation (30 students max) /$200 multiple classes (150 students max) in an auditorium presentation
Minimum Attendance: 10
Maximum Attendance: 150
Bilingual: No
Technical Needs: projector screen for power point presentation
Other Information:

Scheduling / Booking
Instructions: Call 214-219-2006 ext. 301
Deadline: 3 weeks prior to start date
Cancellation Policy: Programs cancelled 14 business days or less prior to program's start date are liable for full payment. Rescheduled programs require 21 business days prior to start date and are subject to availability.
After School Policy: Artreach requires a representative of the school site be present and available at all school programs.

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