The Story of the Gold Rush - An Adventure Through History
Learners will explore the story of the California Gold Rush of 1849.
Learning Adventures Academy
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What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
Travel back in time to 1849, when over 300,000 peopled traveled by land and sea to California in search of gold. Using interactive slides, discussion, group activities, and storytelling, students will learn about "forty-niners" that struck it rich and those that didn't. Students will also learn about the effects of the Gold Rush on California and the nation. We will discuss the the effect on indigenous populations in California.
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Parental Guidance
Some material may be sensitive or disturbing in nature. Discussions of these topics will be kept at an age appropriate level.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
1 teacher has a Graduate degree
Doctoral Degree from Salmon P. Chase College of Law - Northern Kentucky University
Master's Degree in Education from University of Louisville
1 teacher has a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in History from Western Kentucky University
I have over twenty years teaching and working with students. I have a bachelor's degree in History and Economics. I have a juris doctorate degree in Law. I also have a master's degree in Higher Education. Most importantly, I have a passion for teaching!Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$12
per classMeets once
45 min
Completed by 242 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-11
6-15 learners per class
