Gives many facts and has many links. Use of Horses Shows ways horses were used during the western expansion. Wells Fargo History Very complete, with many links. Wagon Trains Describes hardships and what children's lives were like. Prior to reading Nine For California, students research trails from Missouri to California during the 1800's.
Students produce maps.
Trails Teacher Resources Routes Taken to California Maps and additional information. Maps of the California Trails Gives some background and allows you to enlarge the maps. Poster Students produce a poster or story board which will depict the three methods for mining gold in California during the 1800's. They will also identify tools and explain how they were used. How to Pan for Gold Students will provide directions in written or verbal form explaining steps used in panning for gold.