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Tungsten, CO Mining Town

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Tungsten, 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
Provider:: Western Mining History
Provider Set:: Colorado Mining Towns
Date Added:: 02/06/2023

Turret, CO Mining Town

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Turret, 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
Provider:: Western Mining History
Provider Set:: Colorado Mining Towns
Date Added:: 02/06/2023

Twenty Mule Teams

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The National Park Service presents a short description of the history of 20 Mule Team Borax freight wagon teams. This resource also includes an imagined conversation with one of the muleskinners who drove the Twenty Mule Team Borax wagons. These wagons hauled up to 40 tons of Borax in Death Valley, California.

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
Material Type:: Primary Source; Reading
Provider:: National Park Service, US Department of the Interior
Date Added:: 02/06/2023

US Cropland Greenhouse Gas Calculator

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This visualization is a website with an interactive calculator that allows for estimation of greenhouse gas production from croplands in the United States.

Subject:: Agriculture and Natural Resources; Applied Science; Cultural Geography; Earth and Space Science; Environmental Science; Environmental Studies; Physical Geography; Physical Science; Political Science; Social Science
Material Type:: Simulation
Provider:: CLEAN: Climate Literacy and Energy Awareness Network
Provider Set:: CLEAN: Climate Literacy and Energy Awareness Network
Date Added:: 03/09/2023

Uintah Narrow Gauge Railway

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Cross Orchards is a part of the Museums of Western Colorado. Cross Orchards Curator Matt Darling tells us the history of the Uintah Railway. The Uintah railway ran from Mack, Colorado over the Bookcliffs to Dragon, Utah. It was the steepest most crooked railroad built in all of North America. It was a narrow gauge railroad with rails only 3 feet apart. A standard gauge railway has rails 4ft 8 inches apart. It hauled a mineral called Gilsonite. Gilsonite is a solid hydrocarbon used for making asphalt and paint.

Subject:: Anthropology; Cultural Geography; Earth and Space Science; History; Physical Geography; Social Science; U.S. History
Material Type:: Lecture
Provider:: Museums of Western Colorado
Provider Set:: Cross Orchards
Date Added:: 02/06/2023

Underground Hoist Room Construction Captures in Photo Series

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Western Mining History presents a short tour of underground hoist construction at the US Mine in Bingham, Utah. 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
Material Type:: Primary Source; Reading
Provider:: Western Mining History
Provider Set:: Mining History
Date Added:: 02/06/2023

Unit Design: Tribes, Exploration, and Expansion

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Unit Design: Tribes, Exploration, and Expansion

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The unit has two parts. In each, students dive into inquiry to answer the compelling questions:

1. Who are some of our closest tribal neighbors, and what have they been their lifeways since time immemorial?
2. Why do people explore, and how does this lead to expansion?

Part 1 is focused on the examination of the northwest and some of the original inhabitants. Through these questions students will learn about the culture of some of their closest tribal neighbors, the Spokane Indians. The final project for Part 1 is a cultural investigation display, in which students will show what they know about the culture of the Spokane Tribe.

In Part 2, Students will also learn about forces that brought change to the northwest: fur trade era and exploration. Students will ultimately learn about the Corps of Discovery and the Oregon Trail and know the impact each had on the west. Students will finish Part 2 with a timeline activity that will reflect choice and build upon student strengths according to their skill set.

Finally, a lesson on a Tribe of the Columbia Plateau is offered as an extension, but it is strongly recommended that students get to experience this lesson.

Note that the emphasis here is on the Spokane Tribe as one of our closest tribal neighbors. In no way is this an exhaustive study nor should the tribal cultures be generalized to other tribes of the region. We understand that each tribe in our region and North America was and continues to be unique in its culture, practices, lifeways, and traditions.

The Uranium Boom: Stop 9 Museum of the West Virtual Tour

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The Uranium Boom: Stop 9 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. The Uranium boom made Grand Junction famous. Its nickname became “The City That Glows.” David Bailey explains the effect the Uranium boom had on Grand Junction.

Subject:: Anthropology; Chemistry; Cultural Geography; Earth and Space Science; Geology; Geoscience; History; Physical Geography; Physical Science; Political Science; 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

Ute Creation Story Oral History Analysis

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Students listen to Ute creation story oral histories and complete an analysis

Subject:: Ancient History; Anthropology; Archaeology; Art History; Arts and Humanities; Cultural Geography; Ethnic Studies; History; Literature; Philosophy; Religious Studies; Social Science; U.S. History; Visual Arts and Design
Material Type:: Activity/Lab; Primary Source; Student Guide
Provider:: Museums of Western Colorado
Provider Set:: Museum of the West
Date Added:: 02/06/2023

The Ute People: Stop 4 Museum of the West Virtual Tour

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The Ute People: Stop 4 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. The Ute people once called all of Colorado their home. Shortly before Grand Junction was founded, the Utes were forcibly removed to Utah. David Bailey describes what life was like for the Utes prior to their expulsion from the area.

Subject:: Ancient History; Anthropology; Archaeology; Cultural Geography; Ethnic Studies; History; 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

Ute Weaponry Artifact Analysis

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Students watch a Ute History video and analyze artifacts from the Ute culture including weapons

Subject:: Ancient History; Anthropology; Archaeology; Cultural Geography; Ethnic Studies; History; Social Science; U.S. History
Material Type:: Activity/Lab; Primary Source; Student Guide
Provider:: Museums of Western Colorado
Provider Set:: Museum of the West
Date Added:: 02/06/2023

Victor, CO Mining Town

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Victor, 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
Provider:: Western Mining History
Provider Set:: Colorado Mining Towns
Date Added:: 02/06/2023

Vital Ice STEM Kit

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Vital Ice STEM Kit. The Natural Sciences Education & Outreach Center collaborates with CSU faculty, National Parks and citizen science programs to translate their current scientific research into unique STEM experiences for students in the form of Educational Kits that can be checked out. Each kit contains just about all of the materials needed (minus common things like water and paper towels) to explore some really interesting scientific research topics.The kits are available for teachers and informal educators in Colorado to check out for a duration of a week by submitting either a local pickup form or a delivery form available at the linked website. This kit is provided free for educational use. This Kit is available in Spanish. Global Surface Temperatures: https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/283054052/

Volume Open Access "I Bacini Culturali e la progettazione sociale orientata all’Heritage-Making, tra Politiche giovanili, Innovazione sociale, Diversità culturale"

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Volume Open Access "I Bacini Culturali e la progettazione sociale orientata all’Heritage-Making, tra Politiche giovanili, Innovazione sociale, Diversità culturale"

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Il volume rappresenta la tappa finale della prima stagione di implementazione del Progetto ABACUS (giugno 2019 - settembre 2020), sostenuta dal finanziamento pubblico garantito dalla Regione Siciliana e dalla Presidenza del Consiglio dei Ministri. In tal senso, la pubblicazione raccoglie sia una sezione di materiali di discussione critica sul percorso progettuale e sui primi esiti maturati, sia una ricca parte di contributi tematici offerti da referenti istituzionali, studiosi ed esperti, docenti accademici e ricercatori, professionisti e rappresentanti di organismi del Terzo settore Sono state così affrontate ed esaminate differenti tematiche e problematiche socio-culturali e socio-economiche, e prospettive e approcci metodologico-operativi tra loro affini e convergenti, che si sviluppano a cavallo delle politiche sociali, giovanili e culturali, della progettazione sociale e culturale, dell'innovazione sociale e della diversità culturale, in differenti contesti socio-territoriali siciliani e italiani, con una particolare attenzione per quelle iniziative che rappresentano casi paradigmatici in cui le istanze istituzionali, della ricerca, dell'educazione e della formazione si incontrano con le aspettative dei pubblici differenziati e, specialmente, delle giovani generazioni, anche sull'orizzonte della innovazione dell'occupazione giovanile.

Subject:: Anthropology; Arts and Humanities; Business and Communication; Career and Technical Education; Culinary Arts; Cultural Geography; Education; History; Hospitality, Tourism and Social Service Careers; Law; Life Science; Social Science; Social Work; Sociology; World Cultures; World Languages
Material Type:: Textbook
Date Added:: 04/05/2023

Vulcan, CO Mining Town

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Vulcan, 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
Provider:: Western Mining History
Provider Set:: Colorado Mining Towns
Date Added:: 02/06/2023

Wall Street, CO Mining Town

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Wall Street, 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
Provider:: Western Mining History
Provider Set:: Colorado Mining Towns
Date Added:: 02/06/2023

Ward, CO Mining Town

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Ward, 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
Provider:: Western Mining History
Provider Set:: Colorado Mining Towns
Date Added:: 02/06/2023

Washington 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
Material Type:: Data Set; Primary Source; Reading
Provider:: Western Mining History
Provider Set:: Historical Colorado Mines
Date Added:: 02/06/2023

Washington State Social Studies Learning Standards

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Washington State Social Studies Learning Standards

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Social studies is a vital component of education in Washington state. The Office of SuperintendÂ¬ent of Public Instruction (OSPI) envisions â€œall students prepared for post-secondary pathways, careers, and civic engagement.â€ Additionally, the National Council for the Social Studies states, â€œThe primary purpose of social studies is to help young people make informed and reasoned decisions for the public good as citizens of a culturally diverse, democratic society in an interÂ¬dependent world.â€

Students who receive quality instruction in social studies are engaged in learning that promotes inquiry and thoughtful civic participation. With this in mind, we are pleased to introduce OSPIâ€™s updated Washington State Kâ€“12 Learning Standards for Social Studies. Our hope is that you will find these standards to be rigorous, thoughtful, inquiry-driven, and organized for easy accessibility.

Subject:: Cultural Geography; Earth and Space Science; Economics; History; Physical Geography; Social Science
Material Type:: Teaching/Learning Strategy
Author:: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Date Added:: 04/05/2023

Weld County Mines

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Weld 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
Material Type:: Data Set; Primary Source; Reading
Provider:: Western Mining History
Provider Set:: Historical Colorado Mines
Date Added:: 02/06/2023