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1. Click on the image below to enlarge it.

2.  Observe the primary source image closely and silently for 30 seconds.

3. Citation Notes: The building of the Transcontinental Railroad was one of the greatest engineering feats of its era. More importantly it linked both sides of the American continent, allowing people, communication, and goods to be moved across the country in record time. The building of the railroad changed the West forever. For some people, the changes were good. For others...

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Create a new document and edit with others at the same time -- from your computer, phone or tablet. Get stuff done with or without an internet connection. Use Docs to edit Word files. Free from Google.

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1. Double click anywhere on this page to post a question.

2. In the Title section, type your question exactly as it first comes to mind.

3. In the Write Something section, type your first and last initial.

4. When finished, click again anywhere on this web page to post another question.

5. Read the questions other people have posted. Feel free to add new, but related questions as "comments" on a question someone else posted.

6. Keep asking questions until time is up.

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Step 1: Review the rules for asking questions 

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Step 1: Review the rules for asking questions 

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1.     Ask as many questions as you can

2.     Do not stop to discuss, judge or answer the questions

3.     Write down every question exactly as it first comes to mind

4.     Change any statements into a question

THINK: What might be difficult in following those 4 rules? Add a comment to this post if you'd like to share.

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Review the questions that you asked. Find at least one to label “C” for closed questions or and at least one to label “O” for open-ended questions.

Closed questions: can be answered with “yes” or “no” or with one word.

Open-ended questions: require an explanation and cannot be answered with "yes”, “no”, or one word.

Then, edit your post using the pencil symbol and in the "write something" section, next to your initials, label it C or O.

THINK: What are the advantages and disadvantages of asking each type of question? (optional) Use the Add Comment chat box icon for this post, if you'd like to share an advantage or disadvantage you see for Open and/or Closed questions.  Add your first and last initial after any comments that you make.

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1. Read through all of the questions that have been posted. Pick the three questions that you feel most curious about.

2. Click on the heart icon at the bottom of a post to "vote" for it as a priority question.

3. THINK: What were your reasons for selecting those three?  (optional) Click on the Add Comment chat box icon on this post if you'd like to share your rationale and reflect on your choices. Don't forget to add your initials at the end of your comment!

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Directions:

1. What did you discover through this process?

2. How did you learn it?

3. Has what you wanted to learn shifted after this lesson? How?

Double click to post a reflection comment anywhere on this page.

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Extension: Optional                                   Step 7: Further Investigation 

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Extension: Optional                                   Step 7: Further Investigation 

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If you were going to answer your three priority questions right now, what are some possible next steps or avenues for investigation and further exploration?

If you have a next step related to a specific priority question, click on the Add Comment chat box icon to post a comment on that specific question.

Or, if you'd like to share one idea for next steps more generally (not related to just one priority question), click on the Add Comment icon on this post to post your ideas.

Please add your initials at the end of your comments!

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The Question Formulation Technique (QFT) was created by The Right Question Institute

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The Question Formulation Technique (QFT) was created by The Right Question Institute

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Visit rightquestion.org for free resources and more information!

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Here are some notes, resources, and how-to's to help you create your own virtual QFT using Padlet

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Check out this video from 2 geeky teachers, aka Michelle Pearson and Laura Israelsen, 2 educators from Colorado who have put together MANY resources on how to use Padlet and other tech tools. Their webinar series is hosted by Teaching with Primary Sources Western Region.

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Blue posts: Directions that outline the steps of the QFT
Purple posts: Tips and How-tos on using Padlet for the QFT

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This one may work better in completely asynchronous settings!

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I learned so much!

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Or, students can respond with audio or video:

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Or, students can respond with audio or video:

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I learned some new padlet features!

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Watch: Guide to Posting in Written, Audio, or Video Forms

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Watch: Guide to Posting in Written, Audio, or Video Forms

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Learn how students can respond in multiple modes. Also, hear a couple ideas for alternative ideas and variations on the QFT steps.

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For what specific reasons did they celebrate 240+ miles from Omaha? What benefit did they get from it?

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For what specific reasons did they celebrate 240+ miles from Omaha? What benefit did they get from it?

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HS

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Who were the people doing manual labor? Was it based on race?

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Who were the people doing manual labor? Was it based on race?

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EK

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How could the settlers enjoy a reign of peace? How did the war end?

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How could the settlers enjoy a reign of peace? How did the war end?

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What was the significance of the Cape of Good Hope to the settlers? 

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What was the significance of the Cape of Good Hope to the settlers? 

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EK

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Where did the people go with the train? Where did it lead to?

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Where did the people go with the train? Where did it lead to?

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EK

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EK

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How were the railroads constructed? What methods? 

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How were the railroads constructed? What methods? 

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What conflicts did the railroads cause? are there any? 

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What conflicts did the railroads cause? are there any? 

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Close Ended: Did it take a lot of finance to build the railroads?                    ---> Open Ended: How much worth of money or goods could a train carry?       

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Close Ended: Did it take a lot of finance to build the railroads?                    ---> Open Ended: How much worth of money or goods could a train carry?       

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Why did they need these trains? What was the role for these trains?

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Why did they need these trains? What was the role for these trains?

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Closed Ended: Did the construction of the railroads demand a lot of labor?                    --> Open Ended: Who carried out the job? 

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Closed Ended: Did the construction of the railroads demand a lot of labor?                    --> Open Ended: Who carried out the job? 

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Is slavery related to the railroads in some ways? 

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Is slavery related to the railroads in some ways? 

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HS

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Why were some people traveling on land while others travel by train?

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Why were some people traveling on land while others travel by train?

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Why are some people riding horses while others don't?

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Why are some people riding horses while others don't?

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1. Through this process, I discovered that the railroads were very significant in the history of Westward Expansion, as they accelerated and facilitated Westward Expansion for the settlers.
2. I could know this by inferring after observing the third photo where the settlers were celebrating their 240+ travel from Omaha. They rode the train to travel, as shown in the photo.
3. What I learned did not shift my desire to learn more about the purpose and the significance of Westward Expansion.

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How did the train help in the process of settlement?

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How did the train help in the process of settlement?

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MH

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Open - How is the train connected to the gold rush and the overall westward expansion? --> Closed - Were the train and the railroads connected to the gold rush and the westward expansion?

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Open - How is the train connected to the gold rush and the overall westward expansion? --> Closed - Were the train and the railroads connected to the gold rush and the westward expansion?

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MH

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Closed - Did any interaction between the settlers and the natives take place during the construction of the rails? --> Open - What interactions between the natives and the settlers take place during the railroad construction?

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Closed - Did any interaction between the settlers and the natives take place during the construction of the rails? --> Open - What interactions between the natives and the settlers take place during the railroad construction?

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MH

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Where were the settlers planning to move and transport through the trains? Was it a source just for the interior of the settlement areas?

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Where were the settlers planning to move and transport through the trains? Was it a source just for the interior of the settlement areas?

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How could the settlers sustain themselves on the train?

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How could the settlers sustain themselves on the train?

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How did the trains aid in the successful expansion of territory?

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How did the trains aid in the successful expansion of territory?

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MH

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How did the Natives think or feel about the train?

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How did the Natives think or feel about the train?

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Were the trains a sign of technological advancement?

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Were the trains a sign of technological advancement?

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How are the trains of that time different from the current ones? 

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How are the trains of that time different from the current ones? 

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Why were the trains needed if there were wagon trains and other types of transportation present?

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Why were the trains needed if there were wagon trains and other types of transportation present?

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MH

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why they need train? does it have a role for something?

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why they need train? does it have a role for something?

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Where did the settlers gather the materials and people needed while constructing railroads?

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Where did the settlers gather the materials and people needed while constructing railroads?

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MH

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1. Through this process, I discovered that the construction of railroads and the use of trains for transportation was a great sign of technological advancement in the settlement and the westward expansion, improving the lives of the settlers.
2. I learned this by examining the photos and the construction, and  the pictures that were taken at that time. The use of trains could have propelled their development.
3. However, what I learned today did not change from last time. I still want to know why the westward expansion is important and the details of the event.

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what was the reason that made people to make railroads

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what was the reason that made people to make railroads