Making a living in the west(7)
- 1. Making a Living in the West
- 2. MiningRumors of Gold sparked the move westCalifornia became the popular spot but other areas had gold as wellTowns and Cities popped up throughout the west
- 3. Western Map
- 4. RanchingChisholm Trail:Herding of cattle to railway centers across the U.S. Great PlainsBeing a cowboy was no easy taskConditions were physically demanding
- 6. Farming Building a Home:Used resources to build a sod home called a soddieNeeded families to pull together to be a success
- 7. Farming InnovationsSuch Innovations made life much easierSteel PlowBarbed WireDry Farming: technique used to raise crops that receive very little rainfall
- 8. A Look Back 5 YearsHurricane Katrina
- 9. The StoryHow many of you remember Hurricane Katrina?Where were you, feelings, thoughtsDid you think it was going to be as big as it was?http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2005/09/0914_050914_katrina_timeline.html
- 10. The ImagesA Look 京温界一
- 11. ResponsibilitiesGovernment/People/BothWhat did we learn from an event like this?Many more hurricanes to comeHistory helps us learn from the past And prepare for the future