Hands on History: Tales & Treasures of the California Gold Rush

Keep young readers engaged in learning long after the bell rings with Hands-On History: Tales and Treasures of the California Gold Rush! This treasure trove of reproducible pages includes more than 20 projects, activities, and simulations that build on skills across the curriculum, from art and writing to science and math. In addition to a Readers' Theatre, "Betcha Can'ts" questions and problems, and Related Readings, Hands-On History: Tales and Treasures of the California Gold Rush includes such fun and stimulating activities as •Westward Journey Word Match •Buying and Selling, Gold Rush Style •Miners' Court •Wagons to California •And many more!