Part II, Introduction (continued)
Note to teacher: All of the activities described within these lessons incorporate SDAIE strategies. The primary purpose of using a SDAIE strategy is to access the prior knowledge of the student, especially the second-language English learner. SDAIE strategies also incorporate the use of primary sources, artifacts, role-playing and demonstration. 
 

B. Beginning the Topic

LESSON TITLE ACTIVITIES CLASS
SESSIONS		 PAGE
1. Investigation Casebook Case file to collect fact and opinion to use in Cost/Benefit chart 1* 5
2. What's the Catch? Class discussion of what is "free" 1 6
3. Now You See It. . . Students discuss our responsibility to the environment and propaganda of the times. 1 7
4. Legacy of Mining? Students identify mining products. 1 10
 

C. Developing the Topic

LESSON TITLE ACTIVITIES CLASS
SESSIONS		 PAGE
5. What Is Technology? Class develops its own definition
of technology.		 1 13
6. Technology of the Times Class discussion of the progression of technology now and then 1 14
7. Tools of the Trade Students compare mining tools and methods 1 18
8. What Does It Cost? Take A Closer Look Students assess the cost to the environment of various mining tools and methods. 1 29
9. Gold Production Students review California Gold Production chart. 1 38
10. Mine Your Own
Business		 Students investigate contributions of a Gold Rush entrepreneur and create advertising logos for businesses of today. 1 40

 
*Class sessions = 30 to 60 minutes (extend as needed)
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