1. How did turnpikes first get their name? You can look at the early history of turnpikes by viewing Chapter One: Early Turnpikes and the Old State Road in our Crossing the Alleghenies story. Within this chapter, the historical marker Philadelphia and the Lancaster Pike is particularly helpful. 2. Compare images of past and present rest areas on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Ask students what they think the future will bring in terms of changes. Discussion could include technological advances, the effects of environmental concerns, a look at American cultural values, etc. 2. Use www.paturnpike.com to compare statistics from the "Fast Facts" section- cars on road, speed limits, etc. 3. Study regions along the turnpike route using www.visitpa.com and other sites. 4. Study/discuss difficulties constructing the Pennsylvania Turnpike, such as tunnel construction. 5. Ask students how they think the road map has changed since the Turnpike was created. Display the interactive map from www.paturnpike.com. Discuss changes with the students, including addition of roadways, other connecting roads, and exits. 6. If you have access to a computer lab, assign students a turnpike exit to "research" by passing out an index card to each student with the name of their exit on it. (Choose major exits, such as Harrisburg, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh.) Have students work with a partner to click on the toll plaza icons to find their exit.

Antique Auto Museum at Hershey
161 Museum Drive
Hershey, PA 17033
717-566-7100

Taking a trip to the Antique Auto Museum at Hershey would be an excellent way to bring the cultural relevance of this lesson to life. This museum provides a wide variety of educational tours with an eye toward the curriculum and the age level of the group visiting. The museum not only offers a great chronological history and exhibit of vehicles, but also looks at the roadside culture such as diners and service stations. And these are not the only educational connections that are created. Educational activities are experiential in nature and support State Curriculum Standards in History, English, Math, Economics, and Science and Technology. Tours are generally available Monday through Thursday from 9:30 - 2:00.

State Museum of Pennsylvania
300 North Street
Harrisburg, PA 17120-0024
717-787-4980

In the State Museum's Hall of Industry and Technology students can witness Pennsylvania travel progress with exhibits of a Conestoga Wagon, Ford Model T, and a Harley motorcycle. Students will be able to see how Pennsylvania has evolved from a farming society to an industrial society.

York Agricultural and Industrial Museum
217 West Princess Street
York, PA
717-846-6452
The York Agricultural and Industrial Museum creates a wonderful regional look at manufacturing which led agricultural and industrial progress. A new exhibit entitled, "Air, Land & Water: Transporting People & Products in York County" provides displays of a Conestoga Wagon, 1937 Aeronca K Airplane, and Switcher Number 2287. Through these and other artifacts (including bicycles, carriages, several automobiles, and an exhibit on road construction improvement) students will discover the impact of these technology developments.