Students will gather information about seven fictional characters, whose stories are based on real-life events and individuals from Bodie in its heyday in the 1880s. Students will gain an understanding about the lives and diversity of the people in Bodie, including miners, children, business owners, public servants, and ethnic groups such as Irish, Chinese, and Indian people.
Students can work individually or in small groups to record information about the seven characters.
An answer key is in the Guide and PDF file. Responses may vary. Ask students if they have ever been to a ghost town and if anyone has been to Bodie. Ask why a town might become a ghost town. Tell the students that they are going to use a program that will let them explore the ghost town of Bodie.