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There's gold in them thar hills! A short cartoon introduces middle schoolers to the California Gold Rush of 1849. The video encourages viewers to dig deeper and mine for a lode of information about gold mining, the 49ers, and the businessmen who struck it rich.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use the video to introduce and encourage research into the California Gold Rush, gold mining, and businessmen like Levi Strauss
Classroom Considerations
- The video ends with an ad asking viewer to sign up for the Simple History: Wild West Today series
- Show the video in full-screen mode to avoid inappropriate comments
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- The narrator's accent is sure to engage young viewers
Cons
- The video is an overview and lacks specific details
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