Gold Rush Word Search

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Overview:

Find words related to the Gold Rush in this letter jumble. Words include: reward, Australia, gold fever, nugget, pounds.

Learning Objectives:

Familiarise students with key terms related to the Gold Rush in Australia.
Improve word recognition and spelling skills.
Engage in a fun, themed activity to reinforce historical vocabulary.

How the Activity Works:

Students search for and highlight words related to the Gold Rush in the word search grid. This activity helps students learn important terms from the Gold Rush era while improving their word search and spelling skills.

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