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History and Geography Resources for Teachers and Students of
Los Angeles, Orange and Ventura Counties

Grade 3: Southern California

Lesson Plans and Ideas

photo: Palm Trees in Santa MonicaWelcome.

The table below contains several lesson plan for teachers in the Southern California region. Of course, these ideas can be adapted to other regions of the state and elsewhere.

Though each lesson is linked to the California state content standards and the nature of the connection is made clear in the lesson plan, the skill set utilized to meet the content standard is paramount. We believe that by focusing on "how to do" geography, history and economics is far more important that "what to know" about these disciplines. Classrooms will be more entertaining and students will learn more.


Third Grade

Lesson Plans and Ideas
California State Board of Education Standards Lesson Resources  
3.1 Where are Earth is My School - Students locate their school and learn about the physical environment in Southern California. Online Maps
3.1 and 3.4 Neighborhood History with Google Earth -Students use Google Earth (maps) to learn about historical events that may have occurred in their neighborhood or hometown. Online Maps

 

Guiding Principles

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