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Strike it rich with this Gold Rush Unit Study Kit!
Centered around the book What Was the Gold Rush?, this unit brings the excitement of the 1849 California Gold Rush to life through immersive, multi-subject learning. Kids will step into the boots of a gold miner, explore westward expansion, and discover how the Gold Rush changed the course of U.S. history.
Your kids will explore the journey, hardships, and discoveries of the gold rush through hands-on activities like:
With everything from creative writing to hands-on STEM engineering, this kit blends fun and learning into a memorable journey through one of America’s most exciting time periods.
Schoolhouse Discoveries hands-on unit studies can serve as a core Science and Social Studies curriculum for grades K–4, and a supplement for 5-6th grade. Each kit includes 25+ open-and-go lessons and weaves together Science, Social Studies, Language Arts, Math, Art, STEM, Sensory Play, (and sometimes Cooking, Health, and Movement).
By using multiple themed kits throughout the year, homeschooling families can build a complete, well-rounded curriculum rooted in hands-on, family-style learning.
Have more than one child participating?
Sibling Add-ons are now available as an option when you order your kit. Add one for each additional child to receive another set of printed activity pages and extra supplies (not a full duplicate kit). It’s the easiest way to get everyone learning and creating together—without doubling your prep.
Perfect for homeschoolers, co-ops, or those using charter school funds or educational scholarships.
Ships within 48 hours · Estimated delivery Jun 21 - Jun 26
US$40
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