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Students write a telegraph message to make a connection about the communication problems that faced the early Californians. This lesson includes a lesson outline and is based upon the 4th Grade Houghton Mifflin textbook for Social Studies. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students explore the crisis of Japanese Americans during World War II. The benefits of the California economy are explored. The lesson has a discussion portion that is culturally relevant for many types of students. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students reflect upon the development of technology and how it has effected the lives of Californians. Drawings and writings are used as media for self-expression. The areas of focus are aviation, sea exploration, and farming. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students discuss the four big events that helped California's southern coast grow in the early 1900's. The events of the digging of San Pedro Harbor and the Panama Canal are included. The effects upon California is looked upon from a local and international basis. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students focus upon the development of the economy of California. The use of personal goals for employment are used. This helps learners to form connections to various industries like the Computer Boom, Pacific Rim Trade, and University System. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students reflect upon the events of the past in order to make cognitive connections to present or future history. Students use Blooms Taxonomy to attain higher levels of thinking. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students examine the time period of the 1960's and 70's to have discussions about three different ethnic groups. They examine the issue of discrimination and civil rights. The lesson includes a helpful outline with a hyperlink. Full Review »
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- 3rd
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Students look into certain environmental problems. The governmental branches are investigated and how government takes care to solve problems of the environment. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students write one fact that pertains to the growth in California suburbs after World War II and another fact that pertains to the changes in the cities. Invite students to share their facts. The class can guess whether the fact relates to the city or the suburbs. Use students' facts to discuss how life changed during this time. Full Review »
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- 9th
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Students research the lives and values of Roman legendary heroes and contrast them to contemporary idols in a multimedia presentation. This lesson utilizes interdisciplinary skills (research, discussion, oral presentation and writing) and reinforces grade-level content areas (English Language Arts, Social Studies). Full Review »

