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 * Welcome to __Gold Fever: Tales from the California Gold Rush

__ ** = = I hope that you enjoyed reading Gold Fever! We have learned many things about the California Gold Rush from the traveling that families did to the finding of gold. We have learned these things by reading through real letters from people that participated in the California Gold Rush, real photography, and even some comic strips that showed us this. The Gold Rush was often a very difficult time for a family and the struggles that families went through to get to California often did not pay off in the end. Some families were able to find gold, but other often didn't, which you were able to read about. You will be working through the Gold Fever! journal to learn even more about the California Gold Rush. You will learn about the travel of families, elements that were used to find gold, and even real life stories. You will also be writing down your feelings and pretending to be a person that participated in the Gold Rush. Hopefully you will be able to learn even more about the California Gold Rush then you already have!

= To Get Started: = 1. First, pick up a copy of ** Gold Fever! Journal ** from the journal folder. 2. Then, follow through the pages and work slowly. Really read the activities and do them to the best of your ability! Be sure to mark your place in your journal if you leave the wiki. Also, remember to put your name on it! 3. When you are all finished with your journal, put it in the ** completed journal folder ** and be prepared to show the class what you have learned.

Activities included in this journal:
1. John Sutter's Diary 2. Newspaper Journalist 3. Cartoon Artist 4. Gold Rush Poem 5. William Swain's Travels 6. Golden Fever 7. Covered Wagons 8. Black Bart 9. The Journey 10. What's in the photo? 11. Collision of Cultures

And Just for Fun!: 12. Fun Facts 13. Life of a 49er 14. The Elephant

If you ever need any help knowing what activity to go to next, you can either look at this homepage or there is a link on every page that will direct you to the next activity. Any other problems, just ask me! :)

Enjoy!


 * First Activity: John Sutter's Diary**