European Immigrant Journey - A Virtual Museum

from SCORE H/SS!

http://rims.k12.ca.us/activity/immigrant/

Description: Follow the journey of immigrants from Europe as they prepare for their journey to America, sail across the ocean, arrive in the new world and migrate to their new home across the U.S. This site is a perfect companion to Joan Sandin's books "Long Way to a New Land" and "The Long Way Westward." Standards 2.1.1, 2.1.2, 2.2.3, 3.3.1, and 4.4.3

Author: Gregg Legutki, San Bernardino County Superitendent of Schools

Lesson ID: 363

Luther Burbank Virtual Museum

from SCORE H/SS!

http://rims.k12.ca.us/activity/LBSite/index.html

Description: Welcome to the Luther Burbank Virtual Museum. Tour the home and gardens as they appear today or see how they looked when Mr. Burbank was alive. See all the plants that Luther Burbank developed and meet the people that he knew. There are also many interesting activities along the way. Standards 3.3.3 and 3.5.1

Author: Cathy Parker, Hidden Valley Elementary

Lesson ID: 680

All About Our Town: Using Brochures to Teach Informational Writing

http://www.readwritethink.org/lessons/lesson_view.asp?id=856

Description: All communities have their own landmarks, symbols, and people that make them unique places to live. In this lesson, students in grades 2?4 explore their towns using a variety of print and nonprint resources. By looking at brochures and other informational tools, students learn about some of the purposes for which people read and write. They also practice writing for a specific audience, revising their writing, and working collaboratively to create a brochure for new students just moving into town. Standard 3.3.3

Author: Emily Manning Denton, Texas, Read Write Think

Lesson ID: 1513

North Coast Landscapes: How Has Humboldt County Changed Over Time?

http://www.humboldt.edu/~economic/landscapes/lessonfour_3.html

Description: Describe how Humboldt County has changed since the time Native Peoples were the only inhabitants until today. Understand how actions taken in the past affect our lives today. They will continue to make connections between the three elements of wealth --people, economy and the environment. Standard 3.2.2 and 3.3.3

Author: Deborah Keeth, CSU Humboldt

Lesson ID: 757

Rancho Period, The

http://www.history.ctaponline.org/center/hsscm/grade3/unit4/content.cfm?Page_Key=1191&NextPG=1192&PreviousPG=0

Description: Using historical resources, students will describe how the Rancho period of settlement left its mark on the development of the local community. The Mexican War for Independence began in 1810. Prior to this time, California was under Spanish rule. Mexico took control over California in 1822, beginning the Rancho period. The processing and exporting of cow hides and tallow (fat used in the making of soap and candles) was the primary economic activity of the Californios (the name given to the people living in Alta California during this time period). This pastoral economy flourished, especially after the new government opened the ports of Monterey and San Diego to foreign trade. The Mexican governors began to distribute the large tracts of land to people of influence. Ranching conditions were almost perfect. The climate was mild enough to allow animals to live throughout the year with little shelter. Students discuss: What is a rancho? What did the ranchos contribute to the economic development of our area? What was life like on a rancho? Standard 3.3.2

Author: Mark Bourgeois, Bonita Street School

Lesson ID: 1331

Your Changing Town

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/18/gk2/changingtown.html

Description: Students discuss the reasons why cities change over time and investigate how their own town has changed. If possible, invite a guest speaker to talk about what the town used to be like. If that is not feasible, locate some old pictures of the town to show the class. Students conclude by drawing pictures of themselves in their town, both past and present. Standard 3.3.3

Author: Xpeditions, National Geographic Society

Lesson ID: 1507