Lesson Plan

The Birth of a Rocky Mountain City and Railroad: Georgetown and the Loop Railroad

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Students explore the evolution of a town. In this social studies lesson, students discuss why Georgetown and the Georgetown Loop Railroad were developed and discuss life as a prospector. Students write a letter explaining what life is like as a silver miner in Georgetown.

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Grade
4th - 5th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Duration
1 day