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Perfect Postcards: California Lesson PlanPerfect Postcards: California Lesson Plan
Publisher
Scholastic
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Grade
4th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Duration
45 mins
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Direct Instruction
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Year
2020
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Perfect Postcards: California

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It's time to hear about some adventures in travel! The Transcontinental Railroad changed life and travel in the United States during the 1800s. Practicing online research skills, pupils discover the features they would like to visit on their own railroad trips across the state of California. Afterward, they create postcards of their trips.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

railroads, the transcontinental railroad, california, traveling, american history, california history, california geography

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Use the lesson as an introductory activity to the study of railroads
  • Adapt the activities to each particular state

Classroom Considerations

  • Lesson focuses on California landmarks

Pros

  • Lessons allows for interdisciplinary instruction
  • It's simple to integrate into a larger unit on transportation or innovation

Cons

  • Some research links no longer work
  • Resource includes an Amtrak ad and promotional link

Common Core

RI.4.9 RI.4.10

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