Law and Order on the Railroad Program

$5 per Student / $5 Per Chaperone | 90 minutes | Grades 4th-12th

by Union Pacific Railroad Museum Association· Council Bluffs, IA
From$5
Group sizeMinimum of 10 students; maximum 1 classroom or 40 people

What to Expect

All Aboard!

Help solve the robbery! Students will take on the role of a 'History Detective' as they learn about Union Pacific's Railroad Police Force throughout history. Students will explore how historians act as history detectives using primary sources as clues in investigating the past. Students will use their 'Primary Source Special Agent Training' to investigate a train robbery and uncover the culprits.

Duration and Capacity

  • 90 minutes
  • Available Tuesdays and Wednesdays
    Minimum of 10 students required
    Maximum of 1 classroom or 40 people
  • We will do our best to accommodate larger groups. If you would like to bring more students to the museum, please email [email protected]

Includes

90-minute education program
Meets Iowa Education Standards
Students take on the role of history detectives to investigate a train robbery
Hands-on use of primary sources to learn historical methods
Curriculum-linked critical thinking and collaboration

Duration

90 minutes

Address

200 Pearl St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

Pricing

Teacher · For School ProgramsFree
Adult Chaperone · Ages 18+ | For School Programs$5
Student · For School Programs$5

Prices are typical; see the booking calendar for live availability and rates.

Cancellation Policy

If you need to cancel or rebook this program, please reply to your confirmation email, email [email protected], or give us a call at 712-329-8307.

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