Description
Analyze the CA Gold Rush using GATE Frames
Questions are aligned with Sanda Kaplan's GATE Icons
2 frames included! Students can complete individually as classwork/homework; they make work in pairs or small groups and recreate on large construction paper; these could also be projected and students answer in a journal. Just some ideas on how to utilize these frames.
Sample questions:
Do you think the effects of the
gold rush were mostly
positive or mostly negative?
Explain.
Draw a map of California and label important places such as the American River and Coloma.
Describe 3 effects of the Gold Rush on California’s physical environment, economy and people.
Why is gold such a valuable resource?
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