The Gold Nugget and the California Gold Rush

Resource Type
Classroom Material
Subjects
History
Grade Levels
Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
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The Gold Nugget and the California Gold Rush

This object-based learning activity revolves around the gold nugget that began the California gold rush. In this resource, students will learn how examining the gold nugget can help them understand the story of the gold rush and its importance to the story of westward expansion. After exploring the …