Myth & Reality: The California Gold Rush and Its Legacy-Grade 4
Volume Two: The Diggin’s: Daily Life in the Mines & Mining the Environment
Grade 4, Volume Two: 315-page curriculum explores the lives of the diverse peoples who came to search for gold in California. Students learn about the myths and realities of life in a mining town and examine the impact of the Gold Rush and mining on the natural environment.
Gold Rush Curricula: The Oakland Museum of California offers Gold Rush curricula for grades 4, 8, and 11 based on primary resources, with an emphasis on visual literacy.
• Curriculum packages explore the daily life, cultural diversity, environmental impact, and legacy of the Gold Rush
• Lessons are based on primary source materials from museum and library collections, including daguerreotypes, journals, letters, and songs
• Includes Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English (SDAIE) teaching strategies
• Each binder offers approximately four weeks of daily teaching materials, including transparencies