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Boom and Bust Exploring Bannack, Montana's Colorful Past

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students study what life was like for the early settlers of Bannack, Montana after gold was discovered. They explain the important buildings and then, why Bannack became a ghost town. They participate in a gold mining simulation.
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Daniel and Ligian Ter Nedden: Ghost Town gallery.com

For Students 9th - 10th
Looking to learn more about abandoned towns? This website includes a photo collection and interactive map of ghost towns throughout the United States.