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Kokomo, CO Mining Town
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Kokomo, CO Mining Town. Western Mining History presents a brief summary of Colorado's Historical Mining Towns with links to additional Colorado resources for a mining town database and mines by county. Western Mining History is an historical site that provides information on mining, mining towns, the gold and silver rush, and Photos and maps of the western United States. This is a strong primary source resource that can be used for a variety of class research projects. Consider becoming a member or making a donation to help further the work of the site.

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Anthropology
Applied Science
Chemistry
Cultural Geography
Earth and Space Science
Economics
English Language Arts
Environmental Science
Geology
Geoscience
History
Physical Geography
Physical Science
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Social Science
Sociology
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Western Mining History
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Colorado Mining Towns
Date Added:
02/06/2023
LANGUAGE, THOUGHT, and REALITY (1956 edition)
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A unique perspective on the confluence of the three basic conceptual frameworks in human experience. Contains several studies, with data, of remarkable world views of disparate cultures based on their specific cultures language. The premise is that how people experience the world, then think about it, then create a language around it, alters their perception of the world in very fundamental ways. The radical notion is that thought and language, creates the circumstances of, and contribute to significantly different realities for different peoples.

The internalization and realization of this concept is significant and can possibly radically alter and change how different cultures assess their ability to, at the most basic levels, understand other cultures realities.

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Anthropology
Arts and Humanities
Cultural Geography
English Language Arts
Language, Grammar and Vocabulary
Social Science
Social Work
World Cultures
World Languages
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Case Study
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Reading
Textbook
Date Added:
04/05/2023
La Plata, CO Mining Town
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La Plata, CO Mining Town. Western Mining History presents a brief summary of Colorado's Historical Mining Towns with links to additional Colorado resources for a mining town database and mines by county. Western Mining History is an historical site that provides information on mining, mining towns, the gold and silver rush, and Photos and maps of the western United States. This is a strong primary source resource that can be used for a variety of class research projects. Consider becoming a member or making a donation to help further the work of the site.

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Anthropology
Applied Science
Chemistry
Cultural Geography
Earth and Space Science
Economics
English Language Arts
Environmental Science
Geology
Geoscience
History
Physical Geography
Physical Science
Reading Informational Text
Social Science
Sociology
U.S. History
Women's Studies
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Western Mining History
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Colorado Mining Towns
Date Added:
02/06/2023
La Plata County Mines
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This Western Mining History database uses Mineral Resources Data System to list known Colorado historical mines by county. Each county site has links to the known mines within its borders. Some are known and named, others are unnamed. Mines should be assumed to be on private property unless other research is conducted. Data provided for each mine site include: Name, State, County, Elevation, Primary Mineral Mined, Latitude and Longitude and a link to Google Maps. Photos are provided where available. Additional information for some Mines are satellite photos, and ownership, business and historical records. Mining History is an historical site that provides information on mining, mining towns, the gold and silver rush, and Photos and maps of the western United States. This is a great database for student historical research or data and statistics classes. Consider becoming a member or making a donation to help further the work of the site.

Subject:
Anthropology
Applied Science
Chemistry
Cultural Geography
Earth and Space Science
Economics
English Language Arts
Environmental Science
Geology
Geoscience
History
Mathematics
Measurement and Data
Physical Geography
Physical Science
Reading Informational Text
Social Science
Sociology
U.S. History
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Western Mining History
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Historical Colorado Mines
Date Added:
02/06/2023
Laetoli Trackway Puzzle
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Using the Laetoli Footprints, students will explore how scientists use current patterns to understand the past. Students will answer the questions:
What do the footprints tell us?
How do scientists find that out?
Students will measure and correlate their foot lengths and body heights and use that data to estimate the height of the Laetoli hominid.

Subject:
Anthropology
Archaeology
Social Science
Material Type:
Activity/Lab
Provider:
Science Education Resource Center (SERC) at Carleton College
Provider Set:
Teach the Earth
Date Added:
04/12/2023
Lake City, CO Mining Town
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Lake City, CO Mining Town. Western Mining History presents a brief summary of Colorado's Historical Mining Towns with links to additional Colorado resources for a mining town database and mines by county. Western Mining History is an historical site that provides information on mining, mining towns, the gold and silver rush, and Photos and maps of the western United States. This is a strong primary source resource that can be used for a variety of class research projects. Consider becoming a member or making a donation to help further the work of the site.

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Anthropology
Applied Science
Chemistry
Cultural Geography
Earth and Space Science
Economics
English Language Arts
Environmental Science
Ethnic Studies
Geology
Geoscience
History
Physical Geography
Physical Science
Reading Informational Text
Social Science
Sociology
U.S. History
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Western Mining History
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Colorado Mining Towns
Date Added:
02/06/2023
Lake County Mines
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This Western Mining History database uses Mineral Resources Data System to list known Colorado historical mines by county. Each county site has links to the known mines within its borders. Some are known and named, others are unnamed. Mines should be assumed to be on private property unless other research is conducted. Data provided for each mine site include: Name, State, County, Elevation, Primary Mineral Mined, Latitude and Longitude and a link to Google Maps. Photos are provided where available. Additional information for some Mines are satellite photos, and ownership, business and historical records. Mining History is an historical site that provides information on mining, mining towns, the gold and silver rush, and Photos and maps of the western United States. This is a great database for student historical research or data and statistics classes. Consider becoming a member or making a donation to help further the work of the site.

Subject:
Anthropology
Applied Science
Chemistry
Cultural Geography
Earth and Space Science
Economics
English Language Arts
Environmental Science
Geology
Geoscience
History
Mathematics
Measurement and Data
Physical Geography
Physical Science
Reading Informational Text
Social Science
Sociology
U.S. History
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Western Mining History
Provider Set:
Historical Colorado Mines
Date Added:
02/06/2023
Larimer County Mines
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This Western Mining History database uses Mineral Resources Data System to list known Colorado historical mines by county. Each county site has links to the known mines within its borders. Some are known and named, others are unnamed. Mines should be assumed to be on private property unless other research is conducted. Data provided for each mine site include: Name, State, County, Elevation, Primary Mineral Mined, Latitude and Longitude and a link to Google Maps. Photos are provided where available. Additional information for some Mines are satellite photos, and ownership, business and historical records. Mining History is an historical site that provides information on mining, mining towns, the gold and silver rush, and Photos and maps of the western United States. This is a great database for student historical research or data and statistics classes. Consider becoming a member or making a donation to help further the work of the site.

Subject:
Anthropology
Applied Science
Chemistry
Cultural Geography
Earth and Space Science
Economics
English Language Arts
Environmental Science
Geology
Geoscience
History
Mathematics
Measurement and Data
Physical Geography
Physical Science
Reading Informational Text
Social Science
Sociology
U.S. History
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Data Set
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Reading
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Western Mining History
Provider Set:
Historical Colorado Mines
Date Added:
02/06/2023
Las Animas County Mines
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This Western Mining History database uses Mineral Resources Data System to list known Colorado historical mines by county. Each county site has links to the known mines within its borders. Some are known and named, others are unnamed. Mines should be assumed to be on private property unless other research is conducted. Data provided for each mine site include: Name, State, County, Elevation, Primary Mineral Mined, Latitude and Longitude and a link to Google Maps. Photos are provided where available. Additional information for some Mines are satellite photos, and ownership, business and historical records. Mining History is an historical site that provides information on mining, mining towns, the gold and silver rush, and Photos and maps of the western United States. This is a great database for student historical research or data and statistics classes. Consider becoming a member or making a donation to help further the work of the site.

Subject:
Anthropology
Applied Science
Chemistry
Cultural Geography
Earth and Space Science
Economics
English Language Arts
Environmental Science
Geology
Geoscience
History
Mathematics
Measurement and Data
Physical Geography
Physical Science
Reading Informational Text
Social Science
Sociology
U.S. History
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Western Mining History
Provider Set:
Historical Colorado Mines
Date Added:
02/06/2023
Leadville, CO Mining Town
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Leadville, CO Mining Town. Western Mining History presents a brief summary of Colorado's Historical Mining Towns with links to additional Colorado resources for a mining town database and mines by county. Western Mining History is an historical site that provides information on mining, mining towns, the gold and silver rush, and Photos and maps of the western United States. This is a strong primary source resource that can be used for a variety of class research projects. Consider becoming a member or making a donation to help further the work of the site.

Subject:
Anthropology
Applied Science
Chemistry
Cultural Geography
Earth and Space Science
Economics
English Language Arts
Environmental Science
Geology
Geoscience
History
Physical Geography
Physical Science
Reading Informational Text
Social Science
Sociology
U.S. History
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Western Mining History
Provider Set:
Colorado Mining Towns
Date Added:
02/06/2023
The Lived Experiences of Climate Change
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Many introductory environmental studies courses begin with climate change, perhaps because it is the environmental issue with which students have the most familiarity and concern, and because climate change impacts virtually all of Earth's socio-ecological systems. Pedagogically, this presents a challenge. Understanding climate science requires complex systems thinking that challenges students intellectually. Learning about climate change also presents a psychological and emotional challenge as it forces students and instructors to confront the reality of an uncertain future.
This activity introduces students to climate change in a new way �� by beginning not with the science of climate change, nor with the data and figures depicting climate change projections, but instead with people's lived experiences of climate change. At its core, this three-day class activity relies on a set of narratives to teach students about the effects of climate change. These narratives include videos, radio interviews, and news articles in which people already living through the effects of climate change -- displacement, drought, food insecurity, etc. -- describe their experiences. In some ways, this de-centering of climate science in favor of the voices of those on the front lines of climate change is a radical approach. And yet, I find that introducing climate change this way makes the science feel more relevant, meaningful and accessible, especially for those students fearful of or disinterested in science. I hope that by starting with these narratives, we might humanize climate change and tap into students' empathy to make them more open for looking at opportunities for agency and change-making around climate change.
I am grateful to the Association for Environmental Studies and Sciences members for providing suggestions for many of the climate change narratives included in this teaching activity.

Subject:
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Anthropology
Applied Science
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Social Science
Material Type:
Activity/Lab
Provider:
Science Education Resource Center (SERC) at Carleton College
Provider Set:
Teach the Earth
Date Added:
04/12/2023
Logan County Mines
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This Western Mining History database uses Mineral Resources Data System to list known Colorado historical mines by county. Each county site has links to the known mines within its borders. Some are known and named, others are unnamed. Mines should be assumed to be on private property unless other research is conducted. Data provided for each mine site include: Name, State, County, Elevation, Primary Mineral Mined, Latitude and Longitude and a link to Google Maps. Photos are provided where available. Additional information for some Mines are satellite photos, and ownership, business and historical records. Mining History is an historical site that provides information on mining, mining towns, the gold and silver rush, and Photos and maps of the western United States. This is a great database for student historical research or data and statistics classes. Consider becoming a member or making a donation to help further the work of the site.

Subject:
Anthropology
Applied Science
Chemistry
Cultural Geography
Earth and Space Science
Economics
English Language Arts
Environmental Science
Geology
Geoscience
History
Mathematics
Measurement and Data
Physical Geography
Physical Science
Reading Informational Text
Social Science
Sociology
U.S. History
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Data Set
Primary Source
Reading
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Western Mining History
Provider Set:
Historical Colorado Mines
Date Added:
02/06/2023
A Look at California in 1851, Two Years Into the Gold Rush
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Western Mining History updates the California Gold Rush history covering the period two years into the discovery. Western Mining History is an historical site that provides databases, information on mining, mining towns, gold and Photos and maps of the western United States. Consider becoming a member or making a donation to help further the work of the site.

Subject:
Anthropology
Business and Communication
Cultural Geography
Earth and Space Science
Economics
English Language Arts
Finance
History
Physical Geography
Physical Science
Reading Informational Text
Social Science
Sociology
U.S. History
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Primary Source
Reading
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Western Mining History
Provider Set:
Mining History
Date Added:
02/06/2023
Looking at Our Own Cultural Artifacts
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Students learn about the subjective value of objects in this Moveable Museum lesson plan by "interpreting" each other's important cultural artifacts. The 11-page PDF guide has educator materials with background information, teacher strategies, assessment guidelines, and detailed notes about the curriculum standards addressed.

Subject:
Anthropology
Social Science
Material Type:
Lesson Plan
Provider:
American Museum of Natural History
Provider Set:
American Museum of Natural History
Date Added:
04/27/2023
Loyd Files Research Library: Stop 14 Museum of the West Virtual Tour
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Loyd Files Research Library: Stop 14 Museum of the West Virtual Tour. Watch this short video to learn about a Museum of the West exhibit or collection to preview your field trip or for a virtual field trip if you are unable to attend in person. The Museum of the West is part of the Museums of Westen Colorado. Museum of the West Registrar, Vida Jaber, describes what she does and how the Loyd Files Research Library is different from other libraries. She also explains primary and secondary sources. Access the online collections here: https://www.museumofwesternco.com/collections/

Subject:
Anthropology
Archaeology
Cultural Geography
Earth and Space Science
History
Physical Geography
Social Science
U.S. History
Material Type:
Lecture
Lesson
Primary Source
Student Guide
Provider:
Museums of Western Colorado
Provider Set:
Museum of the West
Date Added:
02/06/2023
Lupton's Letter, Mountain Men: Lesson 2, Museums of the West: Social Studies Lessons, Museums of the West: Social Studies Lessons
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Mountain Men Social Studies Lesson 2 Lupton's Letter is designed to be used with Mountain Man Artifact Kit. Lessons 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7 can be completed without the artifacts from the kit. These kits are available through Musuems of Western Colorado to D51 Teachers. This lesson can be adapted to use without the kit. Students will be able to: • analyze a primary historical source • create and justify a response to the primary source • examine maps to trace the journey of the document.

Subject:
Agriculture
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Anthropology
Communication
Cultural Geography
Earth and Space Science
English Language Arts
History
Physical Geography
Reading Informational Text
Social Science
Speaking and Listening
U.S. History
Material Type:
Lesson
Lesson Plan
Provider:
Museums of Western Colorado
Provider Set:
Museum of the West
Date Added:
02/06/2023
Madrasahs
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This video from Religion & Ethics Newsweekly gives a primer on the history and evolution of madrasahs, institutes of higher learning in Islamic studies.

Subject:
Anthropology
Arts and Humanities
History
Religious Studies
Social Science
World History
Material Type:
Lecture
Provider:
PBS LearningMedia
Provider Set:
PBS Learning Media: Multimedia Resources for the Classroom and Professional Development
Date Added:
06/16/2008
Make with Us: Applesauce Cookies in a Wood Stove
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Museums of Western Colorado. How did people make cookies using a wood stove? Curator Matt Darling shows us the wood stove at Cross Orchards. Then, volunteer, Sandi Pittenger makes her delicious applesauce cookies using applesauce made from Cross Orchards apples! You don't need a wood stove to make these cookies! Applesauce Cookies
1c shortening
4c flour
2c sugar
2 tsp baking soda
2 eggs
2c applesauce
1 tsp salt
1 tsp cloves
1 tsp cinnamon
1c raisins
2 c chopped walnuts
Cream the shortening, sugar and eggs. Then add the remaining ingredients. Drop on a greased cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees F for 11 minutes

Subject:
Anthropology
Comprehensive Health and Physical Education
Culinary Arts
Cultural Geography
History
Hospitality, Tourism and Social Service Careers
Nutrition
Social Science
Sociology
U.S. History
Women's Studies
Material Type:
Lecture
Provider:
Museums of Western Colorado
Provider Set:
Cross Orchards
Date Added:
02/06/2023
Make with Us: Eggnog with Erin Schmitz
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Museums of Western Colorado. Warning Content Note: George Washington's Recipe included alcohol. Teacher may want to preview the recipe using the video but not share with younger students. This recipe is non-alcoholic. Eggnog has a long history in the United States. Join Erin Schmitz, Assistant Director/Curator of Collections and Archives for the Museums of Western Colorado and Cross Orchards, as she discusses George Washington's recipe and makes her own! Erin's Eggnog Recipe
12 egg yolks
16oz heavy cream
4 cups whole milk
1 cup sugar
Cinnamon to taste
Nutmeg to taste
Combine egg yolks and sugar and beat to combine. Bring milk, cream, nutmeg, and cinnamon sticks to barely a simmer. Ladle hot milk mixture in to eggs and sugar slowly to temper the mixture. After about half the milk mixture is added, transfer back into the rest of the milk mixture and cook on low until slightly thickened. Remove and chill. The mixture will thicken more as it cools.

Subject:
Anthropology
Comprehensive Health and Physical Education
Culinary Arts
Cultural Geography
History
Hospitality, Tourism and Social Service Careers
Nutrition
Social Science
U.S. History
Material Type:
Lecture
Provider:
Museums of Western Colorado
Provider Set:
Cross Orchards
Date Added:
02/06/2023
Manhattan, CO Mining Town
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Manhattan, CO Mining Town. Western Mining History presents a brief summary of Colorado's Historical Mining Towns with links to additional Colorado resources for a mining town database and mines by county. Western Mining History is an historical site that provides information on mining, mining towns, the gold and silver rush, and Photos and maps of the western United States. This is a strong primary source resource that can be used for a variety of class research projects. Consider becoming a member or making a donation to help further the work of the site.

Subject:
Anthropology
Applied Science
Chemistry
Cultural Geography
Earth and Space Science
Economics
English Language Arts
Environmental Science
Geology
Geoscience
History
Physical Geography
Physical Science
Reading Informational Text
Social Science
Sociology
U.S. History
Material Type:
Data Set
Primary Source
Reading
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Western Mining History
Provider Set:
Colorado Mining Towns
Date Added:
02/06/2023