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May 22, 2018

Today you are going to practice your map skills for Social Studies! Pay attention to each step please:
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1. Go to this website and read the sections that are on your worksheet. Answer the questions in complete sentences.
kidsgeo.com/geography-for-kids/usefulness-of-maps/

2. Complete the "Reading a Map" activity on the back of your worksheet. Turn it into Social Studies.
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3. Go to this website and play the "Adventure Island" game.
test.mywonderfulworld.org/toolsforadventure/games/index.html

4. Now, you can play another game from the National Geographic website OR go to Porta-Portal and play educational games for the rest of our time today. 
May 9, 2018

To take the STAR Tests, please click on the link below. You will need your Log-In Loop open to your STAR username and password.

hosted231.renlearn.com/279423/Public/RPM/Login/Login.aspx?srcID=s
  • Think you are done with your STAR Test?
  • Did you log-out?
 
  • When you finish your STAR, you need to read on Raz-Kids OR work on www.iknowit.com/
May 1, 2018

We need to research information and facts about our topic for our persuasive essay. Please find your topic and click the links to read more about it!

Uniforms
school-uniforms.procon.org/
www.greatschools.org/gk/articles/school-uniforms/

Year Round School
www.scholastic.com/parents/resources/article/choosing-schools-programs/pros-and-cons-year-round-schools
blogs.edweek.org/edweek/education_futures/2013/11/year-round_schooling_how_it_affects_students.html
www.screenflex.com/reasons-why-year-round-school-is-a-good-idea/

Homework
www.teach-nology.com/tutorials/teaching/proandconhomework.html
idebate.org/debatabase/education-education-general-primary-secondary-teaching/homework-waste-time-junior
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March 6, 2018

First, we are going to try to log-in to our new Math website: www.iknowit.com/
We need to research the famous women we chose for our new project. Please use these links to find your famous figure and read all about them. Ask Ms. O'Connor if you are having problems finding your famous figure.

www.ducksters.com/biography/
mrnussbaum.com/women-in-history/
gardenofpraise.com/leaders.htm

You can type in your famous figure's name into the search bar on this website: www.factmonster.com/

Raz-Kids has several biographies for some of our famous women, Ms. O'Connor will let you know if your famous figure is on Raz-Kids.

For famous quotes, search your person by name on this website: www.brainyquote.com/topics/searching
March 2, 2018

We need to research the famous women we chose for our new project. Please use these links to find your famous figure and read all about them. Ask Ms. O'Connor if you are having problems finding your famous figure.

www.ducksters.com/biography/
mrnussbaum.com/women-in-history/
gardenofpraise.com/leaders.htm

You can type in your famous figure's name into the search bar on this website: www.factmonster.com/

Raz-Kids has several biographies for some of our famous women, Ms. O'Connor will let you know if your famous figure is on Raz-Kids.

For famous quotes, search your person by name on this website: www.brainyquote.com/topics/searching






February 23, 2018

I would like you to practice telling time by playing some online games! Please play these games:
"Tell time to quarter hours"
"Tell time to five minutes" 
"Read and set time"

www.splashmath.com/time-games

mrnussbaum.com/clockworks/
www.education.com/game/floyd-alarm-clock/

After playing those three games a few times, you may research more about your US Symbol on the following website. Time math games and US Symbols are the only things we will use the laptops for today. Stay on task!

American Flag and Star Spangled Banner: www.ducksters.com/history/united_states_flag.php
Statue of Liberty: www.ducksters.com/history/us_1800s/statue_of_liberty.php
Bald Eagle: www.ducksters.com/animals/bald_eagle.php
Washington Monument & White House: www.ducksters.com/familyvacations/washingtondc/nationalmall.php
The Great Seal: www.americanhistoryforkids.com/the-great-seal/
Mount Rushmore: www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/engineering/mountrushmore.html
Pledge of Allegiance: www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/ushistory/pledgeofallegiancehistory.htm
Liberty Bell: www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/ushistory/libertybell.htm

If you would like to listen to the National Anthem, watch this video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWMy7Rpk5Bo
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February 20, 2018

For this activity, you will be using the following website to help you answer the questions on your worksheet. Make sure you write in complete sentences! You must stay on the website below, no searching online on your own!

www.ducksters.com/biography/uspresidents/president_fun_facts.php

When you complete your worksheet, you may go on Raz-Kids (only Raz-Kids) and read until your substitute teacher tells you to sign out of your computer. 




February 5, 2018

To take the STAR Tests, please click on the link below. You will need your Log-In Loop open to your STAR username and password.

hosted231.renlearn.com/279423/Public/RPM/Login/Login.aspx?srcID=s
  • Think you are done with your STAR Test?
  • Did you log-out?
 
  • When you finish your STAR, you need to read on Raz-Kids.
January 19, 2018

First, go to Raz-Kids and in "My Assignment" you will see your reading for the famous African-American you chose to research for Black History Month. Read the book once and then re-read it while you take notes on your biography worksheet. Get the worksheet checked off by Ms. O'Connor when you are done!
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January 5, 2018
Please go to Studies Weekly online and complete the readings for:
Week 27:
  1. Famous California Landmarks
  2. Symbols of our State
  3. Why are symbols important?
  4. Mapping and Charting

After you read the sections, you will need to take the test.

  • When you finish your Studies Weekly test, you can play TYPING games from my website or PortaPortal
December 18, 2017

Go to our Google Classroom page and work on your slideshow for your country report. Make sure to use Spell Check and review each slide before you hit "Turn In." 
When you are done, you may go onto SpellingCity and practice this week's words. 
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December 12, 2017

Go to our Google Classroom page and work on your slideshow book report for The Hundred Dresses. Make sure to use Spell Check and review each slide before you hit "Turn In." 
When you are done, you may go onto SpellingCity and practice this week's words. 
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November 6, 2017

To take the STAR Tests, please click on the link below. You will need your Log-In Loop open to your STAR username and password.

hosted231.renlearn.com/279423/Public/RPM/Login/Login.aspx?srcID=s
  • Think you are done with your STAR Test?
  • Did you log-out?
 
  • When you finish your STAR, you need to go to Raz-Kids and read about the country you chose to research.
November 3, 2017
Click this link: app.studiesweekly.com/online/student_registration
Please go to Studies Weekly online and complete the readings for:
Week 9:
  1. American Indian Legend
  2. California Indians: How They Lived
  3. How Did the California American Indians Make Acorns Safe to Eat?
  4. Do we say "Native American" or "American Indian"?

After you read the sections, you will need to take the test.

  • When you finish your Studies Weekly test, you can play TYPING games from my website or PortaPortal
October 18, 2017

NATIVE AMERICAN RESOURCES

General Information
www.pbs.org/circleofstories
www.native-languages.org/kids


Chumash
http://www.santaynezchumash.org/history.html
http://www.sbnature.org/research/anthro/chumash/intro.htm
http://www.bigorrin.org/chumash_kids.htm
http://factcards.califa.org/cai/chumash.html

Mono
http://factcards.califa.org/cai/monache.html
http://what-when-how.com/native-americans/mono-native-americans-of-california/
http://www.native-languages.org/mono.htm

Modoc
http://www.bigorrin.org/modoc_kids.htm

 http://www.nps.gov/labe/learn/historyculture/modochomeland.htm http://factcards.califa.org/cai/modoc.html

Mojave http://www.bigorrin.org/mojave_kids.htm
http://native-american-indian-facts.com/California-American-Indian-Facts/Mojave-Indian-Tribe-Facts.shtml
http://www.nps.gov/moja/learn/historyculture/mojave-culture.htm http://factcards.califa.org/cai/mohaveandquechan.html

Coast Miwok http://www.nps.gov/pore/learn/historyculture/people_coastmiwok.htm
http://ionemiwok.org/?page_id=43
http://factcards.califa.org/cai/miwok.html

Ohlone
http://www.nps.gov/goga/learn/historyculture/ohlones-and-coast-miwoks.htm ​
www.muwekma.org/tribalhistory/historicaloverview.html

Pomo
http://www.bigorrin.org/pomo_kids.htm
http://www.mendorailhistory.org/1_redwoods/pomo.htm
warriors.warren.k12.il.us/dmann/pomo.html
http://factcards.califa.org/cai/pomo.html  

Alqonquians
www.bigorrin.org/algonquian_kids.htm

www.kidport.com/reflib/usahistory/NativeAmericans/Algonquin.htm
www.geocities.ws/mrwelchsocialstudies/algonquian_worksheet.pdf
September 22, 2017

You need to research your saint by going to the following websites. If you can't find your saint on any of these websites, Ms. O'Connor will help you.

www.catholic.org/saints/fun_facts_arch.php

www.ainglkiss.com/saints/

You can use the two websites below to "SEARCH" your saint.

www.loyolapress.com/search?term=&limit=22739292a1674bb09a8898412f8b84de

www.holyspiritinteractive.net/kids/saints/1015_teresa.asp


Make sure you write down all the new information you researched!


September 6, 2017

To take the STAR Tests, please click on the link below. You will need your Log-In Loop open to your STAR username and password.

hosted231.renlearn.com/279423/Public/RPM/Login/Login.aspx?srcID=s
  • Think you are done with your STAR Test?
  • Did you log-out?
 
  • When you finish your STAR, you need to finish your Summer Writing Assignment in Google Docs!! 
  • Then, go to Raz-Kids and read the story I have assigned you. Fill out your Character Trait worksheet.
August 25, 2017

Please only stay on my website unless Ms. Porter or Ms. O'Connor tells you otherwise. 
May 31, 2017

Please go to Studies Weekly online and complete the readings for Week 22 "Citizenship." Then, take the test.

  • When you finish your STAR, you can play TYPING games from my website or PortaPortal
May 16, 2017

To take the STAR Tests, please click on the link below. You will need your Log-In Loop open to your STAR username and password.

hosted231.renlearn.com/279423/Public/RPM/Login/Login.aspx?srcID=s
  • Think you are done with your STAR Test?
  • Did you log-out?
 
  • When you finish your STAR, you need to finish your Root Word trees by using the following link:
membean.com/treelist
May 12, 2017

To take the STAR Tests, please click on the link below. You will need your Log-In Loop open to your STAR username and password.

hosted231.renlearn.com/279423/Public/RPM/Login/Login.aspx?srcID=s
  • Think you are done with your STAR Test?
  • Did you log-out?
 
  • When you finish your STAR, you can play TYPING games from my website or PortaPortal
May 8, 2017
Then, go to SpellingCity and play games for our Gold Rush Vocabulary. When we get back from Easter Break, you WILL be tested on this! 

If you finish ALL of the assignments above, you can play games about Nutrition at this website:
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www.choosemyplate.gov/games
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April 12, 2017
You are going to complete your Gold Rush packet sheets "How it All Began" and "Routes to Gold!" (map page). First, read the article "Gold Rush Overview" to get more information. (Click the button with the four arrows on the bottom right corner to make the article bigger for you to read!)









​Next, take a look at the map. Trace the routes on your map and LABEL them!!

Then, go to SpellingCity and play games for our Gold Rush Vocabulary. When we get back from Easter Break, you WILL be tested on this! 

If you finish ALL of the assignments above, you can play games about Nutrition at this website:
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www.choosemyplate.gov/games

March 30, 2017

Go to DoGo news and read all about the different ways to celebrate Easter around the world.

www.dogonews.com/classrooms/gajexufa


Be prepared to talk as a class about the different celebrations.
When you finish you can play educational games. 
March 22, 2017

To take the STAR Tests, please click on the link below. You will need your Log-In Loop open to your STAR username and password.

hosted231.renlearn.com/279423/Public/RPM/Login/Login.aspx?srcID=s
  • Think you are done with your STAR Test?
  • Did you log-out?

  • When you finish your STAR, you can play educational games from my website or PortaPortal
**Unless if you have missing work!!! See WhiteBoard!!!**

February 24, 2017

First, work on your California explorer project. You need to finish all parts of the FaceBook on your Explorer.

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California Explorers - Click on these links to see if your Explorer is listed:
http://factcards.califa.org/exp/expmenu.html
http://cashmancuneo.net/explorers.htm
http://www.ducksters.com/biography/explorers/

Russian-Fur Company
​www.britannica.com/topic/Russian-American-Company
www.militarymuseum.org/FtRoss.html

Next, pick a different explorer and read about them from your Social Studies Weekly Magazine and read about them from the above links. Write a message on your FaceBook from this new "friend." 


If you finish both assignments, you can have Free Choice from my website or PortPortal.
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February 7, 2017

First, choose a famous African-American to study for your Black History Month Biography. Fill out your worksheet and get it checked off by Ms. O'Connor.

mrnussbaum.com/african-americans-2/

Then, work on your California explorer project. You need to find 2-3 interesting facts about the person and write them down on a new sheet of paper.

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California Explorers - Click on these links to see if your Explorer is listed:
http://factcards.califa.org/exp/expmenu.html
http://cashmancuneo.net/explorers.htm
http://www.ducksters.com/biography/explorers/

Russian-Fur Company
​www.britannica.com/topic/Russian-American-Company
www.militarymuseum.org/FtRoss.html


If you finish both assignments, you can have Free Choice from my website or PortPortal.
January 31, 2017

​California Explorers - Click on these links to see if your Explorer is listed:
http://factcards.califa.org/exp/expmenu.html
http://cashmancuneo.net/explorers.htm

http://www.ducksters.com/biography/explorers/

Russian-Fur Company
​www.britannica.com/topic/Russian-American-Company

www.militarymuseum.org/FtRoss.html



January 27, 2017

​Chinese New Year - Watch these videos to learn some folktales from China!

The Great Race -
www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5aY11MpvsI

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iw0adpGLIdk
Which story did you like better?

The Story of Nian -

www.youtube.com/watch?v=guwPTBmuiN8

If you want to rewatch the History Channel's video here it is:
www.history.com/topics/holidays/chinese-new-year/videos/history-of-the-holidays-chinese-new-year


Now you can play typing games until I say, "Free Choice."
www.abcya.com/keyboarding_practice.htm
www.abcya.com/kids_typing_game.htm


January 17-18, 2017

To take the STAR Tests, please click on the link below. You will need your Log-In Loop open to your STAR username and password.

hosted231.renlearn.com/279423/Public/RPM/Login/Login.aspx?srcID=s
  • Think you are done with your STAR Test?
  • Did you log-out?

After you are done with your STAR Test, please go to Raz-Kids and read THREE books.
Then, you are may play educational games on PortaPortal or my website.


If you have any questions, you can raise your hand and Ms. O'Connor will help you.
January 10, 2017
Work through the following assignments in order:


  1. Please read this interesting article about Martin Luther King, Jr. on National Geographic's website:  http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/history/martin-luther-king-jr/
    1. ​FILL OUT THE WORKSHEET AS YOU READ!

​​After you complete your chart, you may practice typing games.
www.abcya.com/keyboarding_practice.htm
www.abcya.com/kids_typing_game.htm
January 6, 2017
Go to Raz Kids and read the assignment about the legend of Robin Hood and Little John. Then, fill out the chart on the whiteboard in your notebook. 

After you complete your chart, you may practice typing games.

www.abcya.com/keyboarding_practice.htm
www.abcya.com/kids_typing_game.htm
January 4-5, 2017
Daily 4 Station work:
Word Work/Spelling - 

Go to SpellingCity and play the games you are assigned to practice for this week's Spelling Test.

Grammar -
First watch this video on subject and predicates.
www.schooltube.com/video/ddb9fa8ba3e54ddf1608/Schoolhouse-Rock-Mr-Morton

Then, play the games on these links.
www.turtlediary.com/game/sentence-unscramble-third-grade.html


Challenge!
www.turtlediary.com/game/sentence-unscramble-fourth-grade.html

www.turtlediary.com/game/identifying-adjectives.html


December 2, 2016
Go to Raz Kids and read the assignment about different Winter Holidays around the world. Then, fill out the chart on the whiteboard in your notebook. 

After you complete your chart, you may practice typing games.

www.abcya.com/keyboarding_practice.htm
www.abcya.com/kids_typing_game.htm

November 21, 2016
Go to TIME Magazine for Kids and take a minute to look at all of the different countries there are! Choose ONE for your research project. Read all about the country using their link and record your information on your worksheet. You are not allowed to go to any other websites to do research unless you check in with Ms. O'Connor.

www.timeforkids.com/around-the-world


After you complete your online research, you can practice keyboarding using these links. 
www.abcya.com/keyboarding_practice.htm
www.abcya.com/kids_typing_game.htm
November 18, 2016
Go to this online thesaurus and look up the words from Part III of your Dictionary Sleuths activity. 
www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus

After you complete your online research, you can practice keyboarding using these links. 
www.abcya.com/keyboarding_practice.htm
www.abcya.com/kids_typing_game.htm
October 25, 2016

NATIVE AMERICAN RESOURCES

General Information
www.pbs.org/circleofstories
www.native-languages.org/kids


Chumash
http://www.santaynezchumash.org/history.html
http://www.sbnature.org/research/anthro/chumash/intro.htm
http://www.bigorrin.org/chumash_kids.htm
http://factcards.califa.org/cai/chumash.html

Mono
http://factcards.califa.org/cai/monache.html
http://what-when-how.com/native-americans/mono-native-americans-of-california/
http://www.native-languages.org/mono.htm

Modoc
http://www.bigorrin.org/modoc_kids.htm

 http://www.nps.gov/labe/learn/historyculture/modochomeland.htm http://factcards.califa.org/cai/modoc.html

Mojave http://www.bigorrin.org/mojave_kids.htm
http://native-american-indian-facts.com/California-American-Indian-Facts/Mojave-Indian-Tribe-Facts.shtml
http://www.nps.gov/moja/learn/historyculture/mojave-culture.htm http://factcards.califa.org/cai/mohaveandquechan.html

Coast Miwok http://www.nps.gov/pore/learn/historyculture/people_coastmiwok.htm
http://ionemiwok.org/?page_id=43
http://factcards.califa.org/cai/miwok.html

Ohlone
http://www.nps.gov/goga/learn/historyculture/ohlones-and-coast-miwoks.htm ​
http://www.nps.gov/goga/learn/historyculture/ohlones-and-coast-miwoks.htm

Pomo
http://www.bigorrin.org/pomo_kids.htm
http://www.mendorailhistory.org/1_redwoods/pomo.htm
warriors.warren.k12.il.us/dmann/pomo.html
http://factcards.califa.org/cai/pomo.html  

Alqonquians
www.bigorrin.org/algonquian_kids.htm

www.kidport.com/reflib/usahistory/NativeAmericans/Algonquin.htm
www.geocities.ws/mrwelchsocialstudies/algonquian_worksheet.pdf

October 14, 2016

Go to Raz Kids and read your assignment about Halloween's History.

Then, go to this link and practice keyboarding.
www.abcya.com/keyboarding_practice.htm
www.abcya.com/kids_typing_game.htm

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October 4, 2016

Have out your Scholastic News and a pencil.
Go to Scholastic News and find the article for this week. Complete the following:
  • Watch the Featured Video
  • Listen to the Words to Know cards
  • Play the Know the News Game

Scholastic News Link: sni.scholastic.com/SN3/09_12_16_SN3
Scholastic News Password: sbgrade3

Then, go to Spelling City and finish the assignments you have for this week's Spelling AND Vocabulary Lists.
October 3, 2016

Read the story 3 times and then answer the Reading Questions in your packet.

Then, go to Spelling City and finish the assignments you have for this week's Spelling AND Vocabulary Lists.
September 30, 2016

You are going to play multiplication games for this station. Click this link and only play games from this link.

interactivesites.weebly.com/multiplication.html

September 29, 2016

You are going to practice your Spelling and Vocabulary on SpellingCity. Complete both the Spelling and Vocabulary games I have assigned you.

Then you can play on other educational games. 
September 23, 2016

You are going to read about your famous person on Raz-Kids. You will need to read the passage carefully and complete your biography worksheet. Once your worksheet is completely filled out, create a introductory sentence, followed by your 5 facts, and end with a concluding sentence that tells us what your person is most famous for. 

Then you can play on other educational games. 
September 6-9, 2016

To take the STAR Tests, please click on the link below. You will need your Log-In Loop open to your STAR username and password.

hosted231.renlearn.com/279423/Public/RPM/Login/Login.aspx?srcID=s
  • Think you are done with your STAR Test?
  • Did you log-out?

After you are done with your STAR Test, please go to Raz-Kids and complete the Assignments. Make sure you take the Quiz for each assignment. If you have any questions, you can raise your hand and Ms. O'Connor will help you.


May 11, 2016

After you have chosen which opinion topic to research, find your topic and read about it. Fill out your research worksheet as you go along so you are prepared to write an essay in class. 

Should all schools have uniforms?

http://school-uniforms.procon.org/
http://www.greatschools.org/gk/articles/school-uniforms/

Should school be year round with shorter, more frequent breaks?
http://www.scholastic.com/parents/resources/article/choosing-schools-programs/pros-and-cons-year-round-schools
http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/education_futures/2013/11/year-round_schooling_how_it_affects_students.html
https://www.screenflex.com/reasons-why-year-round-school-is-a-good-idea/

Should teachers assign homework?
http://www.teach-nology.com/tutorials/teaching/proandconhomework.html
http://www.education.com/debate/should-schools-have-homework/


Social Studies End of the Year Project
Rules:
1. Only go to the pages that I send you to. Do not click other links, pages, etc.
2. No watching videos!
3. No using Google or Yahoo to do your own research!
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First go to Studies Weekly before you start using any of these links. 

NATIVE AMERICAN RESOURCES


www.pbs.org/circleofstories
www.native-languages.org/kids



Chumash
http://www.santaynezchumash.org/history.html
http://www.sbnature.org/research/anthro/chumash/intro.htm
http://www.bigorrin.org/chumash_kids.htm
http://factcards.califa.org/cai/chumash.html

Mono
http://factcards.califa.org/cai/monache.html
http://what-when-how.com/native-americans/mono-native-americans-of-california/
http://www.native-languages.org/mono.htm

Modoc
http://www.bigorrin.org/modoc_kids.htm

 http://www.nps.gov/labe/learn/historyculture/modochomeland.htm http://factcards.califa.org/cai/modoc.html

Mojave http://www.bigorrin.org/mojave_kids.htm
http://native-american-indian-facts.com/California-American-Indian-Facts/Mojave-Indian-Tribe-Facts.shtml
http://www.nps.gov/moja/learn/historyculture/mojave-culture.htm http://factcards.califa.org/cai/mohaveandquechan.html

Coast Miwok http://www.nps.gov/pore/learn/historyculture/people_coastmiwok.htm
http://ionemiwok.org/?page_id=43
http://factcards.califa.org/cai/miwok.html

Ohlone
http://www.nps.gov/goga/learn/historyculture/ohlones-and-coast-miwoks.htm ​
http://www.nps.gov/goga/learn/historyculture/ohlones-and-coast-miwoks.htm

Pomo
http://www.bigorrin.org/pomo_kids.htm
http://www.mendorailhistory.org/1_redwoods/pomo.htm
warriors.warren.k12.il.us/dmann/pomo.html
http://factcards.califa.org/cai/pomo.html

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Explorers in California
California Explorers - Click on these links to see if your Explorer is listed:
http://factcards.califa.org/exp/expmenu.html
http://cashmancuneo.net/explorers.htm

http://www.ducksters.com/biography/explorers/
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California Gold Rush

Click these links to see if there's more information or pictures about your topic:
​http://www.ducksters.com/history/westward_expansion/california_gold_rush.php


Sam Brannan -
 http://www.sierrafoothillmagazine.com/brannan.html
http://www.discovery.com/tv-shows/gold-fever/videos/brannans-master-plan/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0KjeUDoqxY&ebc=ANyPxKpVpgcjkvgMm-ZB3s3FDGWJ6ZNXNEFByzUzHs9jvKx4fda2VFrfkBvpbc7aTnLzYmfFp3oZ_PTDqSBenRbTzom-pkCnTA
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John Sutter and James Marshall -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsrqUqoImGg​

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQhDD178GZg

​Women-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcL504qxXH4

Big Four/Transcontinental Road
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3OM_UnnCNM&list=PLTDhARL1VkN5bOel3y3N-VgYnawNmkARP
http://www.dof.ca.gov/HTML/FS_DATA/HistoryCAEconomy/gold_rush.htm

Immigrants
http://www.discovery.com/tv-shows/gold-fever/videos/journey-out-west/
http://chsa.org/exhibits/online-exhibits/work-of-giants-the-chinese-and-the-building-of-the-first-transcontinental-railroad/how-the-chinese-came-into-the-picture/
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Pony Express
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1R-GeEd95c
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/pony-express-debuts
http://www.ducksters.com/history/westward_expansion/pony_express.php
http://ponyexpress.org/history/

Picture
California Today: Industries
Tourism and Entertainment
Disneyland
http://www.justdisney.com/disneyland/history.html
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/disneyland-opens

Alcatraz Island
https://www.nps.gov/alca/index.htm

Universal Studios
http://www.universalstudioshollywood.com/auditions/about-universal

Golden Gate Bridge
http://factsforkids.net/golden-gate-bridge-facts-kids/

Hollywood
http://www.american-historama.org/1913-1928-ww1-prohibition-era/hollywood-in-the-1920s.htm

Technology and Computers
Apple
http://www.macworld.co.uk/feature/apple/history-of-apple-steve-jobs-what-happened-mac-computer-3606104/

Google
https://www.google.com/about/company/

Amazon
http://www.amazonfulfillmentcareers.com/about-amazon/history-and-culture/

Biotechnology
http://www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov/Biotechnology_in_California.html

Aerospace
http://www.caeconomy.org/reporting/entry/report-californias-aerospace-industry-bigger-than-hollywood
http://www.spacex.com/about


If you finish all of your research early, please go onto Spelling City or Mathletics and play games.
March 23, 2016
1. Click the link to read an article about discovering gold on a dog walk!
http://www.dogonews.com/classrooms/gajexufa
March 4, 2016
Work through the following assignments in order:


  1. Please work on this website with your partner:
    1.   http://www.pbs.org/wgbh//amex/kids/goldrush/features.html​
      1. CLICK ON "JOURNEY OF THE FORTY-NINERS"
      2. FOR HELP WITH THE OREGON-CALIFORNIA TRAIL SEE THIS MAP: http://mrnussbaum.com/trails/cali.png
      3. ​FILL OUT THE MAP WORKSHEET IN YOUR GOLD RUSH PACKET AS YOU READ!
  2. Take a look at this interactive map of the US. Roll the mouse over the icons to learn more, but please don't watch any videos. We will watch them as a class. 
    1. http://www.discovery.com/tv-shows/gold-fever/1849-california-trail-interactive/
  3. If you have time, read more about the life of a miner at:
    1. ​http://www.kidport.com/reflib/usahistory/calgoldrush/lifeof49er.htm
January 15, 2016
Work through the following assignments in order:


  1. Please read this interesting article about Martin Luther King, Jr. on National Geographic's website:  http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/history/martin-luther-king-jr/
    1. ​FILL OUT THE WORKSHEET AS YOU READ!
  2. If you finish early, go to our DOGO website and complete the assignment titled All About: Martin Luther King, Jr. http://www.dogonews.com/classrooms/gajexufa 
December 11, 2015
Work through the following assignments in order:
  1. We now have a DOGO account! Go to this awesome news website:  http://www.dogonews.com/classrooms/gajexufa. You will see TWO assignments. Read the RELIGION - HANNUKAH article FIRST!!
  2. Check this Multiplication game out from ABCYa! http://www.abcya.com/math_lines_multiplication.htm 
  3. Go to ABCya and play a Math Basketball game! Choose either Multiplication or Division. Play BOTH! To get to the website click this link: http://www.abcya.com/math_facts_game.htm​
  4. Play a tricky kind of Multiplication game! Click this link: http://www.abcya.com/clear_it_multiplication.htm


December 2, 2015
Work through the following assignments:
  1. Go to ABCya and play a Math Basketball game! Choose either Multiplication or Division. Play BOTH! To get to the website click this link: http://www.abcya.com/math_facts_game.htm​
  2. Play a tricky kind of Multiplication game! Click this link: http://www.abcya.com/clear_it_multiplication.htm
  3. Check this Multiplication game out! http://www.abcya.com/math_lines_multiplication.htm 
  4. Go to this news website www.dogonews.com . Choose one article to read from the Science section, one from the Social Studies section, and one from the World section. Then, read one news article from any of the categories of your choice. 
November 23, 2015
Work through the following assignments:
  1. Go to this news website www.dogonews.com . Choose one article to read from the Science section, one from the Social Studies section, and one from the World section. Then, read one news article from any of the categories of your choice. 
  2. Go to Discovery Kids and play the game Stack the Trash. Then play the game Chill the Spill. (You can use the Search bar at the top of the page if you can't find these games!)
  3. Go to Raz-Kids and read. Make sure to take the test at the end of each book!!!
November 13, 2015

Directions: Find your tribe in the list below and go through each website with your table mates to learn more about your tribe.

Chumash
http://www.santaynezchumash.org/history.html
http://www.sbnature.org/research/anthro/chumash/intro.htm
http://www.bigorrin.org/chumash_kids.htm
http://factcards.califa.org/cai/chumash.html

Modoc
http://www.bigorrin.org/modoc_kids.htm
http://www.nps.gov/labe/learn/historyculture/modochomeland.htm
http://factcards.califa.org/cai/modoc.html

Mojave
http://www.bigorrin.org/mojave_kids.htm
http://native-american-indian-facts.com/California-American-Indian-Facts/Mojave-Indian-Tribe-Facts.shtml
http://www.nps.gov/moja/learn/historyculture/mojave-culture.htm
http://factcards.califa.org/cai/mohaveandquechan.html

Mono
http://factcards.califa.org/cai/monache.html
http://what-when-how.com/native-americans/mono-native-americans-of-california/
http://www.native-languages.org/mono.htm

Ohlone

http://www.nps.gov/goga/learn/historyculture/ohlones-and-coast-miwoks.htm
http://factcards.califa.org/cai/costanoan.html
http://what-when-how.com/native-americans/costanoan-native-americans-of-california/


Pomo

http://www.bigorrin.org/pomo_kids.htm
http://www.mendorailhistory.org/1_redwoods/pomo.htm

http://factcards.califa.org/cai/pomo.html




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