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Teacher's Guide
Gold Rush in Photos
Enduring Understandings
| Since the U.S. acquired the territory in 1867, Alaska’s economy has been dependent on resource extraction and dominated by large outside corporations. Alaska has been impacted by and had a role in national and world events. |
Estimated Time:
Two class periods
Materials needed:
Course links: America's Territory, Gold.
Other links: Adventures in the Alaskan Economy, Alaska's Heritage, Photo Analysis Worksheet
Lesson Plan:
- This is a lesson in the Gold Rush era. Discuss with students the rich historical photos at our disposal and how they help us understand history.
- Have students read the Photo Analysis Worksheet.
- Students will discuss the question, "How do historic photos represent history?" while deconstructing a black and white historical photo using the photo analysis. Photos can be found at the following sites or other sites of choice.
- Image Archives - Alaska State Library
- Students write a creative essay through the eyes and mind of one of the people represented in a photo. This person’s life experience is the focal point of the written assignment.
- Included in the essay must be at least five of the following:
- historical facts of the era, sense of place, adventure, wilderness, gender role, traditions, social, political and cultural influences, lifestyle, culture change, literature of the time represented by the photo.
- Students present their creative writing with pictures using Power Point.
Alaska Standards:
Culture: C
History: A, B, C, D
AK History: AH. PPE 3, AH. CPD 2, AH. CC 2
Assessment:
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Exceeds |
Meets |
In Progress |
Not Started |
| Creative Writing |
The writing is insightful, enlightening and ad- dresses five of the identified topics . It conveys emotions and natural voice. It is organized, polished and creative. |
Writing relates to the photo(s) is thoughtful and reflects good research. |
Writing is simplistic and does not convey a thoughtful message from the photo(s). |
There is not enough work to assess. |
| Technology |
Photos are organized and convey a clear message. |
Photos are organized and convey the intended message. |
Photos are unorganized and message unclear. |
There is not enough work to assess. |
| Presentation |
Poised, audible and clearly engaged the audience. |
Well organized and holds audience attention. |
Poor delivery due to disorganization or inaudible. |
Nothing to assess. |
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