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Understanding California HandoutUnderstanding California Handout
Publisher
California Historical Society
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4th - 8th
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Social Studies & History
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Understanding California

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Here is a beautiful handout through which learners can explore the history of California, from the earliest Europeans to visit the Golden State up through its experiences during the Great Depression and position in the modern world. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

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social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Consider assigning an inquiry-based project where learners can choose a topic that interested them from reading this pamphlet and conduct more in-depth research

Pros

  • Excellent images accompany each major topic and time period
  • Brief summaries of each major period in California history

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RI.4.1 RI.4.2 RI.5.1 RI.5.2 RH.6-8.1 RH.6-8.2 RH.6-8.3

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