Control Panel Explanation
2:02
Grades: 3 - 8
Video Description: Ever wondered how train traffic is controlled on railroads and in railyards. View this video to learn about the control panel that train traffic operators use and how they use them.
Type of Video: Topical*
Unique Video ID: Transportation-4**
Quick Ideas for Using the Video:
- The colors on this display are very important. Have students consider whether about people with color blindness could do this job.
*Topical videos are filmed on location in the classroom/workspace/laboratory, in studio, or a combination of both to explain and/or demonstrate specific concepts, events, topics, or processes.
**The unique Video ID can be used to quickly locate a single video in the ET collection. This search function is designed to let teachers assign students to watch a specific video and have only that video appear as a search result. Just click on Search and choose “By Video ID.” Then type in the Video ID as it appears above. Be sure to include the dash.
