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Gold Panning

Give students the opportunity to research panning for gold. Students may prepare a presentation for the class illustrating the process.

News Article

Ask students to look in their local newspaper for an article involving some aspect of the story and bring it to class. They will present it in front of the class and explain why it relates to the book.

Hypothermia Study

Give students the opportunity to research the symptoms of and treatments for frostbite and hypothermia. Students should prepare a presentation that examines the deterioration of the man's condition in To Build A Fire.

Portrait

Have students draw their interpretation of a character from the book. Artistic ability is not important, but their drawings must reflect the narrator’s description to some extent. What attire would the protagonist be wearing under his conditions?

Costume Day

Students should research the period style of dress from...

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