Kanawha County

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CHASING THE GOLD - 1

GRADE LEVEL: 5
SUBJECT AREAS: LANGUAGE ARTS, MATH, SOCIAL STUDIES, SCIENCE, HEALTH, ART AND MUSIC

Synopsis:

This is a two part unit integrating language arts, social studies, math, science, health, and art. It is designed to introduce fifth graders to the California Gold Rush of 1849.  In part one the students will learn about westward expansion, science inventions and famous people who were influenced by the Gold Rush.  Students will even 'pan for gold'!  So let's get going 'cause the RUSH IS ON!

Barbara Null
Karen Richmond
Judith Watson
 

Intro Page

Lesson 1

Lesson 2

Lesson 3

Lesson 4

Lesson 5