California Dreamin'

Anyone can join!

This is the unit that Celebration Education did in May '09. This page if left up for anyone to continue to use as they like. There are six lessons in the Discussion Forum at the bottom of the page. If you have ideas you'd like to add to any of the lessons, or even a lesson of your own, please do!

Here's the outline for the unit:

Week 1: California Dreamin'

- Introduction
- Four regions
- Quick trip around the state

Week 2: A Tale of Two Cultures

- Coastal
- Native Americans
- Missions

Week 3: "Eureka!"

- Mountains
- Gold rush
- Explorers

Week 4: The Wealth of the Land

- Central Valley
- Bugs
- Agriculture
- Migrant workers/Civil rights

Week 5: The Sky's the Limit

- Desert
- Flight
- Industry

Week 6: The Magic of Dreams

- Hollywood
- Entertainment
- Closing Celebration

Download the Theme Poster

Download the Theme Song Lyrics

Here's a link to download a copy of the song, if you like. Be sure to get the version without the vocals.

The discussion forum at the bottom of this page is set up for you share what projects you do and field trips you go on for each of the topics.

If you are planning a field trip and would like to invite others to join you, feel free to add it as an event on this network.