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The California Gold Rush Camp - An Adventure Through History
Class experience
US Grade 2 - 5
Students will be immersed in the life of a miner and hopefully strike it rich! Each student will randomly be given a role of a person that made their way to the American River in California to search for gold. Along the way, students will learn about the routes miners took to California, the different groups of people that came searching for fortunes, life in a mining camp, and the effects of the Gold Rush. Students will explore San Francisco as it grew into a city from a town of only 800...
I have over twenty years of experience working with and teaching students. I have a bachelor's degree in both History and Economics, which included studies in the Middle Ages, History of Latin America, History of Africa, History of South Asia, History of Native Peoples of North America, and many other topics. My master's degree is in Higher Education. I also have a Juris Doctorate degree in Law. Most importantly, I have a passion for teaching, history in particular!
Homework Offered
Each day, students will be given a short optional homework assignment that will enhance the learning experience in class.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
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Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
During this class, there will be discussions about the poor treatment of immigrants from Asia and Native Americans. Native Americans were greatly affected by the influx of people into California, including violence against Native Americans. If any insensitive comments are made during class while discussing marginalized groups, the comment will be addressed and then the teacher will redirect the discussion.
"Gold!: The Story of the 1848 Gold Rush and How It Shaped a Nation" by Fred Rosen "The Age of Gold: The California Gold Rush and the New American Dream" by H.W. Brands "An American Genocide: The United States and the California Indian Catastrophe,1846-1873" by Benjamin Madley.
Hello Outschool Families! My name is Amanda and I am an attorney, licensed in both Ohio and Kentucky. I also have a master's degree in Higher Education and a Bachelor's Degree in Economics and History. While I enjoy the law, my real passion is...
Group Class
$70
for 5 classes5x per week, 1 week
45 min
Completed by 53 learners
Live video meetings
Ages 7-11
6-12 learners per class