Monthly Archives: November 2011

ON YOUR OWN

Watch this movie about California Gold Rush and take the quizzes.

Do this Gold Rush Make and Break

Complete this short Data Set on the Gold Rush.

Read more about the California Gold Rush.

People still look for gold in Northern California. Watch this slideshow about one man who does.

Watch this video about New Settlers in California and Utah.

Read and listen to the Western Wilderness. Be sure to click on the bottom left hand corner so you can see the words.

Play the Strike It Rich game.

Read more about Westward expansion.

Read and listen to this animation on Western expansion.

Learn about the California Gold Rush and learn to search the Internet at the same time!

Play The Oregon Trail

Play Westward Trail

WITH A PARTNER:

Read about the Donner Party.

Create a Gold Rush museum exhibit.

SPANISH-LANGUAGE PREVIEW:

Brainpop Gold Movie

Gold Rush Writing Prompt