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26 miles across the sea from southern California, Santa Catalina, the Magic Isle of the Channel Islands chain, awaits. Explore the island with a documentary that details the history of and the challenges faced by this romantic isle.
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Instructional Ideas
- First show the West of the West, Tales from California's Channel Islands teaser that sets the context for the entire series of Channel Islands documentaries and lessons
- Include in a study of California history, the Channel Islands, and/or national parks and conservancies
Classroom Considerations
- The video provides the context for a series of lessons for various grade levels focused on Catalina Island
Pros
- The documentary combines vintage photos and film with interviews with the Wrigley family and island residents to tell the story of Santa Catalina Island
Cons
- None