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THE GAM SAAN ADVENTURE ARE YOU WILLING TO RISK IT? Lesson PlanTHE GAM SAAN ADVENTURE ARE YOU WILLING TO RISK IT? Lesson Plan
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Fourth graders study the lasting influence of the Pony Express, Overland Mail Service, Western Union, and the building of the transcontinental railroad, including the contributions of Chinese workers to its construction. They explore the Gold Rush and immigration.

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california, the economy, transformations

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Agriculture, california, economy, industrial power, transformation, social studies
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Grade
4th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
4 days
Instructional Strategy
Research
Technology
WebQuest

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