California Lesson Plans

1. Grade 4 Lesson at a Glance: Chapter 9, Lesson 3
Houghton Mifflin Social Studies Oh, California Lesson at a Glance Chapter 9, Lesson 3: Contributing to California (pp. 214-217) The Big Idea Framework Concept: Culture California's immigrants made a mark in California through their many different contributions. Use the illustrations and photos in the lesson to begin a discussion of important con...

2. Oh, California
Houghton Mifflin Social Studies Oh, California Lesson at a Glance Chapter 5, Lesson 1: Pioneers in California (pp. 108-111) The Big Idea Framework Concept: Change Pioneers began arriving from the United States to California by land. Discuss the changes the pioneers brought to California in the 1800's by using a timeline. Either draw one on the b...

3. Linking California to the East
Houghton Mifflin Social Studies Oh, California Lesson at a Glance Chapter 7, Lesson 1: Linking California to the East (pp. 164-167) The Big Idea Framework Concept: Interconnectedness Even though California was part of the United States, California had trouble making links to the East. Write: Problem/Solution heads on the board. Work with student...

4. Grade 4 Lesson at a Glance: Chapter 6, Lesson 2
Houghton Mifflin Social Studies Oh, California Lesson at a Glance Chapter 6, Lesson 2: The Thirty-first State (pp. 141-145) The Big Idea Framework Concept: Change California delegates meet and Congress makes California the thirty-first state. Locate California's boundaries on a current map of the United States. Compare California today with the...

5. Grade 4 Lesson at a Glance: Chapter 9, Lesson 1
Houghton Mifflin Social Studies Oh, California Lesson at a Glance Chapter 9, Lesson 1: The New Californians (pp. 204-208) The Big Idea Framework Concepts: Culture/Diversity Immigrants came to California from Europe and many Asian countries. Have students look at the map on page 207 to identify the native countries of the immigrants to California...

6. LearnCalifornia.org - Teacher: Japanese Relocation/Internment
Learn California.org Home Visit the Students Visit the Teachers Visit the Research Visit the section section California section Sitemap _ Keyword Search Teacher: Japanese Relocation/Internment Search Waiting to board a bus. Waiting to board a bus. "WCCA Photographs," 1942 Social Welfare, War Services Japanese F3729:...

7. Grade 4 Lesson at a Glance: Chapter 8, Lesson 1
Houghton Mifflin Social Studies Oh, California Lesson at a Glance Chapter 8, Lesson 1: Farming Takes Hold (pp. 184-187) The Big Idea Framework Concept: Interconnectedness California farmers developed a booming business in wheat and other crops and found markets both in California and across the country. Have students look at the maps on page 187...

8. Grade 4 Lesson at a Glance: Chapter 8, Lesson 2
Houghton Mifflin Social Studies Oh, California Lesson at a Glance Chapter 8, Lesson 2: Growth in Southern California (pp. 190-193) The Big Idea Framework Concept: Change The introduction of the navel orange crop and the arrival of a competing railroad helped southern California's population to grow. On the board, draw a boxcar on railroad tracks...

9. Oh, California
Houghton Mifflin Social Studies Oh, California Lesson at a Glance Chapter 6, Lesson 1: After the Gold Rush (pp. 134-137) The Big Idea Framework Concept: Change The California gold rush changed California in many ways. Have students help you construct a cause-effect chart on the board that shows what caused the changes that occurred during this t...

10. Salmon and Steelhead
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