Idaho | Activity 9.3: Gold! - How has Mining Contributed to the Economy of Idaho?

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Classroom Material Lesson
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Great States state history Idaho Idaho history Idaho geography state geography westward expansion Gold Rush gold mining mining natural resources settlers settlement settlement patterns migration internal migration migration patterns economy Idaho economy state economy economic activities impact of geography 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 9.3: Gold! - How has Mining Contributed to the Economy of Idaho?

Students learn about Idaho’s gold mining history and how it contributed to Idaho’s economy. Students write a letter to persuade someone to move to Idaho to mine gold.
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PBS Learning Media

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