To study Gold Rush Days, her class went on a field trip to Riley's Farm where they have a 'Gold Rush' area. They can dig and/or mine for gold and trade it in for cash (play money) or they can work to earn money. Gold prices went up and down depending upon the demand. It was really a lot of fun. Here are a few pics.
Emily getting ready to sell her gold.
She decided to earn some money the old fashioned way. She negotiated $20 up front to sweep the floor.