EDUC 113-213
Created by Beth Yemma
USD

ID #: 4116

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Lesson Summary
Explain how the Gold Rush transformed the economy of California, including the types of products produced and consumed, changes in towns (e.g., Sacramento, San Francisco), and economic conflicts between diverse groups of people. The students will complete a worksheet analyzing diversity brought to California due to the Gold Rush. Additionally, students will research products produced and consumed during the Gold Rush.

Learning Objectives and Computer Functions
This lesson plan uses 0 objectives.

Problem
Problem Nature
The California Gold Rush of 1849.

Notes on Using Data
Students will work in small groupg to locate the information needed to complete their worksheet on the World Wide Web. Websites to be used will be designated by teacher and given to the students via a powerpoint presentation they will download. Each group will be assigned a portion of the research to be shared with the whole class towards the end of the lesson.

Problem Statement
California was greatly affected by the discovery of Gold by John Marshall in 1848. The subsequent Gold Rush caused many changes in the California economy and culture. Our goal is to research the products produced and consumed during the Gold Rush and analyze the cultural diversity introduced to CA and the impact it has today.

Data Manipulation
Instructions
The learner used computers at level

Integration Strategies
intermediate

Organization Strategies
The students will use a worksheet to organize their data.

Elaboration Strategies
Students will share their research findings with the other groups in an oral presentation to the entire class.

Results Presentation
Students will turn in a written worksheet.

Oral presentation to the class.

Activities
Activities Before Using the Computer
Listen to the story facilitated by the power point presentation and participate in discussion.