TEACHER RESOURCES

Dear Teachers:

The Historic Rail Park Museum is very proud of the accomplishments that have taken place over the last several years in the restoration of the Bowling Green Depot. We would like to share with students the history of the
L & N railroad which has provided essential services and jobs to so many and has had a major economic and cultural impact on our country.

Enclosed please find information that can assist you in preparing your lesson plans and your students for a fieldtrip to the museum. We have provided an overview and other materials for your use so that students can benefit academically and culturally from their visit.

If you have any questions about the materials provided, please feel free to contact Sharyn Bailey, Educational Consultant, baileysls@aol.com or 270-781-6365.

If you are interested in scheduling a fieldtrip this year, please use the information provided online and/or call the depot to make a reservation at 270-745-7317.

You may also want to consider making a day of it and visit the Kentucky Museum on the campus of Western Kentucky University, http://www.wku.edu/library/kylm/education/index.html , and The Lost River Cave, http://www.lostrivercave.com/

Areas are available for picnicking.

Hope to see you!

Sincerely,

Sharyn Bailey
Educational Consultant

• Core Content
• Facts from the Displays - PDF or Word
• Scavenger Hunt
• Railroad Books & Media
• Websites for Educator
• Field Trip Information