Curated OER
Figurin Somepin 'Bout the Great Depression
Students create a scrapbook based on their research of the lives of migrants in California during the Great Depression.
Curated OER
Conducting Research
Students research trains and train travel and write a report based on their findings.
Curated OER
Making A New Nation
Eighth graders read standard road maps and topographical maps, and examine the lives of pathfinders who opened the trails to the West. They develop Living History presentations, role-playing a character from the past.
Curated OER
California's First Constitution
Students read excerpts from speeches made at the California Constitutional Convention. They predict what the state constitution say about slavery and other issues concerning race.
Curated OER
San Francisco Explodes
Students investigate why San Francisco grew so quickly during the Gold Rush. They
Curated OER
The Frankish Building: A Reflection Of The Success of Ontario, California
Students evaluate the impact of the Chaffey brothers and Charles Frankish on Ontario, California, and compare their efforts with those of similarly important figures in their own community's history.
Library of Congress
Loc: Local Legacies
Experience America through its grassroots! Diverse populations lend cultural colorfulness to our country. Read about an International Food Fair in California, Annie Oakley Days in Ohio, and Wabanaki Basketry in Maine. Click on your...
Columbia University
Columbia University Libraries: Greene & Greene Architectural Records and Papers
From the Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library, this is a vast digitized archive of architectural records and papers from the influential Greene & Greene architects of southern California. Active in...
California Digital Library
Calisphere: Westward Expansion
A broad selection of images featuring westward expansion in California can be found on this site by Calisphere. By clicking on individual images you'll find high quality photographs and image information.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: School Publishers: A Virtual Journey Into San Francisco's Chinatown
Walk this way and take a virtual tour of San Francisco's Chinatown. A good way to "see" it without actually being there.
University of California
Uc Berkeley Art Museum's Online Guide for Kids
This student-friendly tour of the UC Berkeley Art Museum features fun online activities and a tutorial on how to read a museum label.
Calisphere: University of California Libraries
Univ. Of California: Calisphere: Early California Exploration and Settlement
Images showing early California exploration and settlement dating from 1780s through the 1830s and describing the social, political, cultural, and economic life and interactions among pre-Columbian people of California.
Henry J. Sage
Sage American History: California and the Gold Rush
Article by Henry Sage explaining the history of California, how it became a state, and how President Polks desire to acquire California contributed to the Mexican-American War.
Other
City of San Jose
The official website for San Jose provides city resources, services, current events, some basic historic facts, and much more.
Other
Gerald Haslam, Writer
This is Gerald Haslam's personal website and includes bibliographies of works by and about Haslam, an essay from one of his books, summaries of a few others, comments from reviewers, links to related sites, and even his own email address.
Other
Cable Car museum.org: How Cable Cars Operate
A wonderful CableCarMuseum.org site that celebrates the Cable Car. Lots of information and photos
Other
Dmwv: The u.s. Mexican War: 1846 1848
Dedicated to the memory of U.S. veterans who fought in the U.S.-Mexican War, this website provides documents, images, maps, and FAQs.
Other
San Francisco Cable Car
A site dedicated to the cable car: history, rider's guide, cable car barn, and related links.
Other
Kcet: Departures: Los Angeles Neighborhoods
This resource provides information about Los Angeles, along with interactive activities.
Other
The Marine Science Institute
The Marine Science Institute offers various general information about the San Francisco bay and its ecology.
Other
Hearst Castle
Discover the incredible Hearst Castle nestled in California's San Simeon hills about midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles. The castle, built by William Randolph Hearst, of Hearst Publishing, in 1947, stands majestically on 127...
DOGO Media
Dogo News: California Governor Imposes Water Restrictions
Article reports on California Governor Jerry Brown's mandatory water restrictions resulting from the state's ongoing drought. Includes video.
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
This museum has extensive resources for understanding modern art. Includes many interactive exhibits and collections.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Deal to Raise California's Minimum Wage to $15
Article reports on a recent deal that will raise California's minimum wage to $15 per hour.