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California: a Changing State
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Grade Appropriate General Resources
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Outstanding source of primary source documents, photos, drawings, etc. that support curriculum in the fourth grade. Within this site there are units on Gold Rush, Missions, immigration, etc. on California history. Wow! I cannot say enough positive things about this site. |
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Shows statistics on population, ethnic diversity of the state of California. One can search for populations, etc. for counties and cities of California. |
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Resources Applicable to District Standards
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Students demonstrate an understanding of the physical and human geographic features that define places and regions in California. |
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This is an interactive California map which shows history, climate geography, exploration, transportation, and physical geography. It is outstanding and should be used in the computer lab. Very visual. |
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This is an online guide to 300 years of California History. |
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Students describe the social, political, cultural and economic life and interactions among people of California from the pre-Columbian societies to the Spanish mission and Mexican rancho periods. |
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View paintings of the California Missions created by Father Jerome Tupa, explore the history of the missions, and look at historic structures a new way. Spanish translations will soon be available. Activities accompanying the paintings target vocabulary, the arts, and history. |
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Students explain the economic, social, and political life of California from the establishment of the Bear Flag Republic through the Mexican-American War, the Gold Rush and California statehood. |
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This virtual field trip literally takes students on a field trip to Sutter's Fort. It provides activities, photos, and interior views of the fort. Great Site. |
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Students explain how California became an agricultural and industrial power by tracing the trans formation of the California economy and its political and cultural development since the 1850’s. |
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This is a standards-based collection of images and suggestions for their classroom use in Calisphere's Themed Collections covering the time period of 1900–1940s: Emerging Industrial Order. At the turn of the 20th century, new technological advances such as electricity, flight, and the gasoline engine found expression in new modes of transportation and communication. The images in this topic reflect how these inventions changed daily life in small and large ways. Publisher: University of California. |
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This is a standards-based collection of images and suggestions for their classroom use in Calisphere's Themed Collections covering the time period of 1900–1940s: Emerging Industrial Order. These images reflect some of the diverse ethnic groups that came to the West Coast from locations around the globe. They illustrate some of the challenges faced in assimilating into California society. Publisher: University of California. |
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The early 20th century was a time of rapid industrialization and the widespread adoption of mass production. These images show the importance of machinery in the workplace, and how people worked in assembly lines. |
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Students understand the structure, functions, and powers of the United States local, state and federal governments as described in the U.S. Constitution. |
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In California, anyone of any age may suggest an idea for a new state law. Maybe your ideas could make good state laws. Play this game to design your own bill and watch it become law. |
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Updated January 22, 2007