The grade-7 script “Transcontinental Railroad – Chinese Labor” follows immigrant crews blasting tunnels through the Sierra. Students voice engineers, cooks, and company foremen while exploring perseverance and prejudice.
Classroom Ideas
- Use script scenes to prompt journal entries on working conditions.
- Create a class timeline from groundbreaking to golden spike.
Optional Extensions (Teacher-Created)
- Photo-evidence gallery walk of Library-of-Congress images.
- Mileage-math chart comparing Central vs. Union Pacific progress.
Download here: Chinese Labor – Transcontinental Railroad Script
