Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Transcontinental Telegraph Killed the Pony Express

Second grade learned about electricity, circuitry, and group work today.  The Pony Express lasted only 18 months, when it was shut down by the telegraph.  Second graders worked together to:
1.  Make a lightbulb light up
2.  Make a motor go
3.  Use a switch to open and close the circuit
4.  Create a telegraph that could send Morse code signals and light up with a light

Students worked on perseverance, teamwork, and problem-solving.