Gold Rush Lesson Plan

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterJanuary 24, 2008

History

On this day in 1848, gold was found in California at Sutter’s Mill by John Marshall. Read more about it here: http://www.historyonthenet.com/American_West/gold_rush.htm


Handwriting

G is for gold. Practice writing the letter G here: http://www.dltk-teach.com/alphabuddies/trace7.htm

Reading/ Coloring Page

Learn more about the gold rush here: http://www.crayola.com/free-coloring-pages/print/gold-discovery-coloring-page/

Art
Draw a person panning for gold. Dress your prospector in rugged clothes, including blue jeans and a flannel shirt. Show the person kneeling with a pan in hand.

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