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Making and Carrying Out Laws
Second graders explain the institutions and practices of governments in the United States and other countries. They explain the difference between making laws, carrying out laws, determining if laws have been violated and punishing...
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Biographies of Heroes
Second graders explain the importance of individual action and character. They explain how heroes from long ago and the recent past make a difference in others' lives.
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The Birth of a City
Third graders understand the role of rules and laws in our daily lives. They research the basic structure of the United States government. They participate in a simulated City Council meeting.
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State Symbols
For this social studies worksheet, students examine and analyze each of the state's abbreviations, capitals, birds, flowers, animals and the dates when they became a state.
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Who Will Get the Last Drop?
High schoolers discuss the importance of California's water system. In this earth science instructional activity, student play the role of different stakeholders. They present a 2-3 minute argument on their group's perspective about...
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Planning a Railroad
Young scholars use a topographical map to plan a route from Doknner Summit to Truckee, then compare it to the route selected by Theodore Judah.
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The Rancho Period
Third graders describe how the Rancho period of settlement left its mark on the development of the local community.
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VAcations in Northern California
Students explore the natural resources and National Parks of Northern California that are commonly visited by people traveling in the United States. They use maps to locate various sites, plan a highway travel route and use the internet...
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How Does Mining Produce Acid Runoff?
Students examine how mining and other industry operations can lead to acid runoff. In this mining lesson students study weathering and complete a lab on it.
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California State Capitol Museum: Kids Zone: History of the State Capital
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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California State Parks: Governor's Mansion
Discover the history of California's Governor's Mansion in Sacramento, California.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Ca: Old Sacramento Historic District
Built up after the California Gold Rush, this historic district also includes the NHL locations of the Pony Express Terminal and the Big Four House.