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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Hanging the Sheriff, The Story of Henry Plummer

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students study who Henry Plummer was in relation to the history of Bannack, Montana. They examine his role as sheriff, what types of crime he dealt with and participate in a mock trial to determine if his hanging was justified.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Boom and Bust Exploring Bannack, Montana's Colorful Past

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students study what life was like for the early settlers of Bannack, Montana after gold was discovered. They explain the important buildings and then, why Bannack became a ghost town. They participate in a gold mining simulation.