Which communities/sites around the U.S. claim John Henry as their own? Weigh the evidence for each one and pick the one you think is most likely to be true.
Idea #2
Use a map to record John Chapman’s travels across the U.S. How does this video compare to his actual life? What is his legacy today?
Idea #3
Paul Bunyan statues dot the U.S. Research to determine which one is closest to where you live? When was it built, by whom, and for what purpose?
Idea #4
Using graph paper, draw a diagram of the rail yard where Casey Jones died. Include each of the trains present, how long they were, and which railroad tracks they were on. Read a newspaper article from the time of the accident, how does it compare to the film version?
