Learn about the Wyoming gold rush that occurred in South Pass City, and explore the varied perspectives of the people who experienced the gold rush in the 1840’s-1860’s.

In the accompanying lesson plan (found in the Support Materials), students will watch a video that introduces the gold rush and the people who were impacted by it, and then hold a discussion to understand the multiple perspectives. Then, the students take part in a creative writing activity in which they create a piece of text from one of the perspectives.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 

• Students will develop grade level appropriate speaking and listening skills, as described by the standards.
• Students will learn how to write a fictional narrative based on nonfiction resources, following a set of parameters.
• Students will understand the motivations and perspectives of various people during the Wyoming gold rush.

View the entire documentary at City of Gold: South Pass City