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This collaborative space is for the fourth grade teaching team to share ideas and resources to deepen student learning of California history.

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A short video describing the gold panning process

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Panning lessons and sluice box introduction

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The excitement of gold was in the air. The word of gold strikes in California raced across the world like a wildfire on an open prairie.

Farmers, bakers and family men alike left their lives behind in search of the promise to riches. While traveling to the promised land, these men faced disease while traveling through South America, Hostile and deadly Native Americans, Grizzly Bears, Deadly Rattlesnakes, Heat Stroke in the Deserts and Freezing temperatures over the mountain passes. Some men never made it to their destination. All they left behind was a grieving family and a mound of dirt with a wooden stake on it where they rest for eternity. Others made it to the gold fields and had a chance to find their riches. Some left with pockets full of gold while other left broken and penniless.

Times have changed a bit but the lore of gold still makes your heart race. The dream of finding gold still runs through the veins of every man woman and child. To hold a piece of gold in your hand that you dug out of the earth fills your mind with fantasies of riches.

Today, we have it a bit less difficult than the 49'ers. We can drive to our destination, buy an ice cold Coke when hot and stop at our local store to grab a slice of pizza when hungry.

Like the miners of old, we still have to put a shovel in the ground and find the elusive metal we call gold.

We are here to help you fulfill the fantasy or dream of finding a little bit of that gold. We sample areas to find the best places for you to look. Be it flour gold, gold flakes or a nugget, we do the hardest part for you. We find where the gold should be and let you dig it out of the ground. It is still not easy, digging in the dirt is hard work. You earn the gold you keep. When you are done with us you will leave with dirt on your face, sweat on your brow, water in your boots and a smile as big as the moon.

Panning for gold in California is Fun and exciting!

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The excitement of gold was in the air. The word of gold strikes in California raced across the world like a wildfire on an open prairie. Farmers, bakers and family men alike left their lives behind in search of the promise to riches.

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Teachers, please share ideas below to discuss for our unit assessment.

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Here is an image uploaded.

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Team- interested on your thoughts regarding this as potential camp/panning location for class field trip...

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Roaring Camp was once a camp for Forty Niners, but since it was so inaccessible, most of the gold still remains. Visitors can see our operating gold mine and can mine their own gold by panning, sluicing, metal detecting, and dry washing.

In the Mokelumne Canyon, the three forks of the Mokelumne River come together. It is a river unsurpassed in natural beauty. The water is so clear that one can watch the tadpoles and fish swim. There are waterfalls and natural rock formations forty feet high.

There is also a quiet, secluded "swimming hole" with rocks of varying sizes, ideal for diving by those who dare! Be sure to bring your fishing gear. The fishing here is excellent!

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Panning For Gold California | Roaring Camp Gold

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Roaring Camp was once a camp for Forty Niners, but since it was so inaccessible, most of the gold still remains. Visitors can see our operating gold mine and can mine their own gold by panning, sluicing, metal detecting, and dry washing. In the Mokelumne Canyon, the three forks of the Mokelumne River come together.

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This article explains terms used with the process of finding gold.

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Kids learn about the California Gold Rush from the Old West. Thousands of people move to the west to search for gold and strike it rich.

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there is a vast amount of hyperlinks and information below

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Description of Instructional Unit

Objective: Learners will demonstrate knowledge of/understanding of a specific aspect of the Gold Rush (e.g. Mining techniques, travel methods, daily life of a miner, Important Figures of the era), through the creation of a multi-part presentation which includes a PowerPoint of Primary Sources, an artifact, and an oral presentation to the whole class.

California State Content Standards

History Standards
Technology Standards
NETS-S 2007
Acknowledgements
Graphic from http://www.history-for-kids.com/california-gold-rush.html

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4th Grade History - Gold Rush - Mr. Ragsdale's Webfolio

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Description of Instructional Unit Objective: Learners will demonstrate knowledge of/understanding of a specific aspect of the Gold Rush (e.g. Mining techniques, travel methods, daily life of a miner, Important Figures of the era), through the creation of a multi-part presentation which includes a PowerPoint of Primary Sources, an artifact, and an oral presentation to the whole class.

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Below is an example of how news was spread about gold and the building of new mines.

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This special edition of OMCA's family favorite gold panning activity turns up the fun with folksy flair! Spend an afternoon with the little ones in the Museum gardens and experience a 49er- style shindig you won't forget. Enjoy a family square dance with dance caller Claire Takemori, live folk music with The Barefoot Quales, a picnic lunch, and panning for real gold in OMCA's own Gold Rush town. Discover some of the different techniques the miners used to find the precious metal. Learn how to tell the difference between real gold and fool's gold, and keep all you find. See if you'll be the one shouting "Eureka!"
What to expect:

Real gold panning-keep what you find!

Decorating a gold rush pouch

Garden picnic-bring your blanket and bag lunch, or get a delicious lunch to go from Blue Oak café

All-ages square dance, 3 to 4 pm

Exploring objects in the Gold Rush Suitcase led by OMCA Docents

Activity recommended for ages 4 and up; younger children are also welcome.

Tickets are $10 for general admission and $8 for Members. Infants (children under 2) are free. Ticket does not include gallery admission.
" get tickets OMCA Family is made possible in part by generous support from the Oakland Museum Women's Board and the Koret Foundation.

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OMCA Family | Gold Panning Hoedown | Oakland Museum of California

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This special edition of OMCA's family favorite gold panning activity turns up the fun with folksy flair! Spend an afternoon with the little ones in the Museum gardens and experience a 49er- style shindig you won't forget.

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with some large 'pickers'

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Audio file description of the panning process.  

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Audio file description of the panning process.  

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Teachers- I thought students could listen to this, and then write what they learned. Hits at the speaking and listening standard.