1. Grade 5 Heather Knight Imperial Teaching American History June 2011
California: The Golden State
Grade 5
Heather Knight
Imperial Teaching
American History
June 2011

2. Standard 5.9
Students know the location of the current 50 states and the name of the capitals.

3. Lesson Objective
*Students will create a travel brochure to demonstrate their knowledge about the state in which they did their research.

4. State Content

5. Shape

6. Map location

7. Mediterranean Climate
symbols
State Animal Grizzly Bear
State Flag
State Bird
California Quail
State Flower
Golden Poppy
Mediterranean Climate

8. icons

9. Capital/Biggest cities
Capital – Sacramento
Las Angeles - 3,792,621
San Diego - 1,307,402
San Jose - 945,942

10. LANDMARKS
Hollywood Sign
The Golden Gate Bridge
Disneyland
Agriculture

11. Climate & Geography

12. Mexican American Border
People & Culture
Mexican American Border
The American Dream

13. Unique Characteristics
California is one of the most populous states in the United States where the sun shines year-round.
Also known for
beautiful beaches
San Diego, California

14. Creating your Brochure
*Pick a State * Only one state per person * Research your state *

15. Front flap
* Title Cover * Name of State * State Shape Pic * Introductory Slogan * Student name * Class & Period * Date
California
The Golden State
Heather Knight
Social Studies
6th period

16. * Information * Demographics * State Facts * Economy
Inside Left Flap
* Information * Demographics * State Facts * Economy
Abbreviation: CA Flower: Golden Poppy Capital: Sacramento Motto: Eureka Animal: Grizzly Bear Bird: California Quail Color: Blue & Gold

17. Inside right flap
*Famous Locations
* Weather
* Education

18. * Sources Cited * Where to find more information
Back flip
* Sources Cited * Where to find more information
Optional *Little known facts *Unique products *Laws & Rules *Cultural Nuances *Famous People *Current Events *Vacation Packages *Must-Sees or Must- haves *Quotations

19. RUBRIC
RubricStateBrochure.doc

20. Lesson plan
ITAH lesson plan.doc

21. Bibliography Page
Google images Scott Foresman Grade 5 Unit 9