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The Gold Rush

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Students identify the routes involved in the Gold Rush on a map. In this map skills lesson, students use a United States map to locate the routes used to travel to California during the Gold Rush. Students demonstrate how to use the map scale.

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Concepts
the california gold rush, california history, california, map scales, map skills, united states map
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Additional Tags
california gold rush, map scale, united states map, social studies
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Resource Details
Grade
4th - 5th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
45 mins
Instructional Strategy
Skills Practice