Idaho | Activity 4.4: The Life of a Miner in Idaho

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Great States state history Idaho Idaho history westward expansion immigration migration internal migration pioneers settlers mining gold gold mining gold rush discovery of gold miners prospectors Chinese immigrants cultural groups immigrant experiences historical narratives constructing historical narratives classroom activity classroom activities activity activities curriculum planning curriculum development
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History-Social Science
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Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Post-Secondary
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Idaho | Activity 4.4: The Life of a Miner in Idaho

Students explore how gold mining helped shape Idaho’s economic future. Students observe two images that show gold miners in the west. Students also learn about the history of Chinese immigrants in Idaho in the 19th century, many of whom came to work on the railroads and mine for gold. Students write a letter to family back home in the east about life as a miner. 
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