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the World Rushed In: "Who Are These People? And How Came They Here?" Lesson Plan

the World Rushed In: "Who Are These People? And How Came They Here?" Lesson Plan

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the World Rushed In: "Who Are These People? And How Came They Here?"

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Students discuss the struggles Californians dealt with regarding diversity brought about by the Gold Rush. They participate in a variety of creative, original activities and projects designed to reinforce the idea of historical diversity in California.

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california history, california, the california gold rush, diversity

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bilingual constitution, california history, diversity, gold rush, social studies

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9th - 12th

Subjects

Social Studies & History

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Project-Based Learning

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