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Scholastic

Scholastic History Mystery: National Parks 2: The General Sherman Tree

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students try to guess the mystery subject Carlotta Facts, the History Mystery Museum's professor, is studying. They read the clues, do some online and offline research, and then attempt to identify the game's mystery subject, the General...
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Lesson Plan
Schools of California Online Resources for Education

Score: Your Mission: The Last Mission

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This PBL unit has young scholars research existing California missions to find what they have in common looking at geography, native people, natural resources. Then, using their information, students work in groups to create their own...
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Oakland Museum of California

Oakland Museum of California: Gold Rush! California's Untold Stories

For Students 9th - 10th
View a virtual tour of a real exhibition at the Oakland Museum of California that commemorates the 150th anniversary of the discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill on January 24, 1848, and the frenzied rush to California of gold seekers from...
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Primary
S.E. Schlosser

American Folklore: California Folklore

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Read brief folktales, myths, and legends from the state of California.
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Handout
PBS

Pbs: Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo

For Students 9th - 10th
This PBS site offers the biography of Vallejo, a California Mexican who placed his faith in the United States government, only to lose most of his land and political power.
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Other

California Museum

For Students Pre-K - 1st
The California Museum tells the history of California through the stories of the men and women and the events that have shaped and that are continuing to shape its history.
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Other

California Museum

For Students 9th - 10th
The California Museum tells the history of California through the stories of the men and women and the events that have shaped and that are continuing to shape its history.
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Other

California State Historical Landmarks

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a fun way to work your way through the history of California -- visit Historical Landmarks. Remember, the plaques you see on the side of the road? Here are 1011 of them organized by county and number.
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Other

Pier 70 San Francisco

For Students 9th - 10th
This Yahoo Pick of the Week relates information regarding the historic shipyard at San Franciso's Potrero Point. Gives the history of Pier 70, what's happening now, and what is hoped for in the future.
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Other

State Symbols Usa: California

For Students 3rd - 8th
Do you know what California's official state symbols are? Click on a symbol to get further information.
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Other

California State Capitol Museum: Kids Zone: History of the State Capital

For Students 3rd - 8th
Over the years, many cities were California's Capital before Sacramento. Learn what these cities were and background information on each move.
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Other

California Legislative Information

For Students 9th - 10th
Obtain current information regarding California's legislature. You can read about California Law, Bill Information, and Legislative Publications.
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Other

History of the Russian Settlement at Ft. Ross,california

For Students 9th - 10th
Details Russian expansion across Asia, over the Bering Strait to Alaska, and then down the coast to California. Their settlement, relations with the Spanish, life in Ft. Ross, and departure are chronicled here.
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Graphic
Maps of Mexico

Virtual Picture Travel Map of California

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Click on California and take a virtual tour of San Francisco, Hollywood and Palm Springs. Visit places of interest such as the PGA West Golf Course, Santa Monica Pier, Alcatraz Island, Golden Gate Bridge and the Japanese Tea Garden.
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Graphic
Maps of Mexico

Virtual Picture Travel Map of California

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Click on California and take a virtual tour of San Francisco, Hollywood and Palm Springs. Visit places of interest such as the PGA West Golf Course, Santa Monica Pier, Alcatraz Island, Golden Gate Bridge and the Japanese Tea Garden.
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Other

Myko Web: The Fungi of California

For Students 9th - 10th
See photographs and descriptions of over 400 species of fungi found in California with a total of over 1800 photographs! There are also lots of recipes for those that are true mushroom lovers.
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Other

California Federation of Teachers

For Students 9th - 10th
This official site for the California teachers'chapter of the AFL-CIO addresses all issues of concern to teachers and others interested in a teacher's view of the state educational system. Find here newspaper releases, editorials on...
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Other

Sbc an Uncommon Mission

For Students 3rd - 5th
Read about the California missions that have contributed to California state history. View paintings of all twenty-one missions created by artist, Jerome Tupa. Includes a variety of activities, quizzes, puzzles, etc. to add to the...
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Other

Gold Rush Chronicles: The Pony Express

For Students 9th - 10th
At this comprehensive site, students learn about the first cross-country mail courier service in the United States, the Pony Express.
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Handout
Mariners' Museum and Park

Exploration Through the Ages: Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo

For Students 9th - 10th
Juan Rodriquez Cabrillo is known for exploring the California coast and claiming the land for Spain, but he did so many other things prior to that.See why Cabrillo wa so important to the Spanish in the New World.Be sure to click on...
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Other

The Gold Rush: Fantastic Facts

For Students 3rd - 8th
This resource provides information about the Gold Rush.
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Activity
Other

Californians and the Military: John Charles Fremont and the Bear Flag Revolt

For Students 3rd - 8th
A brief retelling of John C. Fremont's expedition to California. Learn about his confrontation with Mexican authorities that led to the Bear Flag Revolt.
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Academy of American Poets

Poets.org: California Poets

For Students 9th - 10th
Poets.org provides an overview of the poets from a particular state. The overview for California includes information on featured poets (Allen Ginsberg and Adrienne Rich) and poems specifically about California.
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Handout
Cayuse Canyon

The Us50: California

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides excellent information regarding California's history, famous people, cities, geography, state parks, tourism, and historic sites. A fact sheet of information and a quiz are also available.