The Outliers of the Gold Rush
Our fall fieldwork overnights are complete! The students have met amazing experts in the field, including one top historian of the Gold Rush who portrays James Marshall, and has been involved in over 70 documentaries covering the Gold Rush. Students can not only describe in detail the 3 routes Argonauts and 49’ers took, which was our first case study content and learning targets, but they can also demonstrate knowledge about the various professions people capitalized on during this time period (The Outliers). Students are working on an information piece that describes one aspect of the Gold Rush routes currently, as well as writing letters home explaining their experiences “out on the trail,” or “out on the ocean.” As we delve more into the second case study, students will learn about the entrepreneurs who used the Gold Rush as a professional tool outside of mining. […]
PTC Minutes, 9/29
September 29th Meeting Highlights: Fall Family Dance is Friday, October 9 from 6pm - 8pm. Theme is galactic. Fall Family Photo Shoot is sold out! Payment is due ASAP. Bear Walk is scheduled for Friday, [...]
Directors Notes, 10/1
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News & Updates from the Seaborg Crew
Expedition: The Minborg Crew is crusin right along with our new “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad” expedition. Although we have just scratched the surface, their knowledge on the topic is impressive. Already they can [...]
Williams Crew – Grouse Ridge Field Work
Williams Crew, It has been a few days since we got back from Grouse Ridge but wanted to recap some of the great moments from our trip (if you haven't already heard about it from your [...]
Director’s Notes
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