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Camp Bird, CO Mining Town
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Camp Bird, 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
Campus Garbage Project
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Students are asked to design and conduct an archaeological survey of the modern college campus, focusing on the provenience of litter and other trash, which is collected, sorted, and analyzed. Students develop a research question about college culture, waste management practices, and/or sustainability more generally and prepare an academic poster presenting their results.

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
Capitol City, CO Mining Town
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Capitol 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.

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
Cardinal, CO Mining Town
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Cardinal, 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
Caribou, CO Mining Town
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Caribou, 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
Cascade Citizens Wildlife Monitoring Project
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This multi-term assignment introduces students to local indigenous stories, significant plants and animals of our region and some basic skills in reading animal tracks and signs.

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Agriculture and Natural Resources
Anthropology
Biology
Environmental Studies
Life Science
Social Science
Material Type:
Activity/Lab
Provider:
Science Education Resource Center (SERC) at Carleton College
Provider Set:
Teach the Earth
Date Added:
12/09/2021
Central City, CO Mining Town
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Central 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.

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
Central Idaho's Yankee Fork Gold Dredge
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Western Mining History presents a short history of a dredging unit from central Idaho used during the Gold Rush. The dredge was a mining technology brought into use after 1890. 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. Visit the dredge site here: http://yankeeforkdredge.com/

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Anthropology
Business and Communication
Cultural Geography
Earth and Space Science
Economics
English Language Arts
Finance
History
Physical Geography
Physical Science
Physics
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Social Science
U.S. History
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Western Mining History
Provider Set:
Mining History
Date Added:
02/06/2023
Chaffee 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
Chattanooga, CO Mining Town
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Chattanooga, 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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Reading
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Western Mining History
Provider Set:
Colorado Mining Towns
Date Added:
02/06/2023
Cheyenne 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
Clear Creek 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
Cokedale, CO Mining Town
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Cokedale, 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
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Western Mining History
Provider Set:
Colorado Mining Towns
Date Added:
02/06/2023
The Colorado Gold Rush
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Western Mining History presents a brief summary of The Colorado Gold Rush with links to additional Colorado information pages. 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
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:
Mining History
Date Added:
02/06/2023
Colorado Mines
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This Western Mining History site uses Mineral Resources Data System to list known Colorado historical mines by county. 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. Consider becoming a member or making a donation to help further the work of the site. This is a rich database for student research projects and integrated units.

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:
Historical Colorado Mines
Date Added:
02/06/2023
Colorado Mining Towns
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Western Mining History presents a brief summary of Colorado 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, 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
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 Colorado Schoolhouse: Stop 7 Museum of the West Virtual Tour
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The Colorado Schoolhouse: Stop 7 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. What was school like in the early days of Grand Junction? David Bailey tells us what teachers and students did at school.

Subject:
Anthropology
Cultural Geography
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
Colorado Science and Engineering Fair
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The Colorado Science and Engineering Fair is the premier STEM education experience in Colorado. It is hosted by the College of Natural Sciences Education and Outreach Center at Colorado State University each year in early April. For more information visit: https://www.cns-eoc.colostate.edu/science-fair/

Subject:
Anatomy/Physiology
Anthropology
Applied Science
Archaeology
Astronomy
Atmospheric Science
Biology
Botany
Chemistry
Comprehensive Health and Physical Education
Computer Science
Computer, Networking and Telecommunications Systems
Cultural Geography
Earth and Space Science
Ecology
Engineering
Environmental Science
Genetics
Geology
Geoscience
Health, Medicine and Nursing
Hydrology
Information Science
Life Science
Mathematics
Nutrition
Oceanography
Physical Geography
Physical Science
Physics
Psychology
Social Science
Sociology
Zoology
Material Type:
Activity/Lab
Lecture
Student Guide
Provider:
Colorado State University
Provider Set:
CSU Natural Sciences Education & Outreach Center
Date Added:
02/06/2023
Colorado Science and Engineering Fair
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The Colorado Science and Engineering Fair is the premier STEM education experience in Colorado. It is hosted by the College of Natural Sciences Education and Outreach Center at Colorado State University each year in early April. For more information visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwqSL6z6_NY&list=PLJ_83ppVw-aQ2yQeuVBBxbd09vU4m6LAm&index=6

Subject:
Anatomy/Physiology
Anthropology
Applied Science
Archaeology
Astronomy
Atmospheric Science
Biology
Botany
Chemistry
Comprehensive Health and Physical Education
Computer Science
Computer, Networking and Telecommunications Systems
Cultural Geography
Earth and Space Science
Ecology
Engineering
Environmental Science
Genetics
Geology
Geoscience
Health, Medicine and Nursing
Hydrology
Information Science
Life Science
Mathematics
Nutrition
Oceanography
Physical Geography
Physical Science
Physics
Psychology
Social Science
Sociology
Zoology
Material Type:
Activity/Lab
Reading
Provider:
Colorado State University
Provider Set:
CSU Natural Sciences Education & Outreach Center
Date Added:
02/06/2023