White Fang:

The online text, biography of Jack London, and a literary definition of "setting" are all available below. Your teacher will provide instructions for the White Fang Close Reading Worksheet.


Gold in Nature and Culture:

Look at the following images of gold and the gold rush. Consider how gold is both "natural" and "cultural" (or a product within civilization).

Klondike Images:

Look at the following images of Jack London before going on a nature-culture quest.

The Jack London Collection:

Investigations:

Search the following collections using terms like Klondike, gold, dogs, and so on to find images of the gold rush and the Klondike. Your instructor will likely group students to work together. Examine the images and consider how the image reflects nature and culture. For example, visit with your teacher the following image and discuss the questions below:

Jack London's cabin

Now, using the search terms discussed above, explore the following websites and use the guiding questions below. Take notes and be prepared to share your images and responses. You may use the Klondike Image Analysis Worksheet to guide your investigation.