Unit Studies

Missions, Miners, and Moviemakers in the Golden State, Includes 21 Activities

By Katy S. Duffield

The rich story of the men and women who settled and built the Golden State is told in this engaging chronicle, from the first native inhabitants that arrived 9,000 years ago and the Spanish in the 1700s to the followers of the Gold Rush in 1848 and the Hollywood and Silicon Valley newcomers. They faced many struggles—including earthquakes, economic hardships, and the forced internment of Japanese citizens—yet they persevered. To get a better idea of the scope of California history and the lives of the state’s residents, children will create a Chumash rock painting, play the Miwok game of Hoop and Pole, bake and eat hardtack like a gold miner, design a cattle brand, assemble an earthquake preparedness kit, and more. This valuable resource also includes a time line of significant events, a list of historic sites to visit or explore online, and Web resources for further study.

Language ‏ : ‎ English

Paperback ‏ : ‎ 144 pages

Reading age ‏ : ‎ 9 years and up

Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ NC1100L

Grade level ‏ : ‎ 4 - 6 Item 

Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 11 x 0.3 x 8.5 inches

Develop geography literacy while learning about the unique characteristics of Asia!

The 7 Continents: Asia helps students learn about Asia through engaging reading and writing activities.

Five geography units cover the following standards-based topics: Asia in the World, Political Divisions of Asia, Physical Features of Asia, Valuable Resources of Asia, and Asian Culture.

Recommended ages 9 and up.

Language ‏ : ‎ English

Paperback ‏ : ‎ 160 pages 

Reading age ‏ : ‎ 9 years and up

Grade level ‏ : ‎ 4 - 6 Item 

Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 11 x 0.4 x 8.5 inches

Develop geography literacy while learning about the unique characteristics of Antarctica!

The 7 Continents: Antarctica helps students learn about Antarctica through engaging reading and writing activities.

Five geography units cover the following standards-based topics: Antarctica in the World, Physical Features of Antarctica, History of Exploration, People of Antarctica Today, and Natural Resources and Wildlife.

Recommended ages 9 and up.

Includes a 16-page Teacher's Guide.

What is covered:

The Declaration of Independence

The Constitution

The Bill of Rights

How Washington Works

Supreme Court Cases Every Student Should Know

The Presidency

Why Voting Matters

The Long Struggle for Civil Rights

Immigration: Who Gets to Be an American?

You and the Media

Could You Pass America’s Citizenship Test?

The 7 Continents: Australia and Oceania helps students learn about Australia and Oceania through engaging reading and writing activities. 

Five geography units cover the following standards-based topics: Australia and Oceania in the World, Political Divisions of Australia and Oceania, Physical Features of Australia and Oceania, Valuable Resources of Australia and Oceania, and Australina and Oceanian Culture.

Recommended ages 9 and up.