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Motivational Introduction to the California Gold Rush Lesson PlanMotivational Introduction to the California Gold Rush Lesson Plan
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Motivational Introduction to the California Gold Rush

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Fourth graders download pictures and write script for narration as they create a KidPix slide show to introduce the study of the California Gold Rush.

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kid pix, the california gold rush, california history, california

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california gold rush, kid pix, slide show, social studies
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Grade
4th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
2 hrs
Instructional Strategy
Project-Based Learning
Technology
Ed Software

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