Provides excerpts from five primary sources concerning the lives of women in California from 1850 to 1942. Notes sources and includes discussion questions, as well as an oral history interview. (CK)

Discusses contributions women have made to the growth and development of society in California throughout the state's history. Presents reasons why women largely have been ignored by California history textbooks. Argues that students can benefit from a study of California women. (DB)

This famous Spanish explorer's journey through California is described along with a similar journey in 1976 designed to celebrate the Bicentennial. (DE)

Provides an annotated bibliography of educational resources that can be used to support instructional units on the Gold Rush or the sesquicentennial of California's statehood. The materials include workbooks, videos, teacher's guides, monographs, and magazines. Offers a brief history of the Gold Rush and a set of relevant discussion questions.…

The books, special library collections, audiovisual aids, journals, and other resources described in this bibliographic essay will be helpful to elementary and secondary California teachers in state and local history courses. (SR)

A brief history of gold coins minted in California during the gold rush period is provided. (DE)

Slide presentations on California history which use five slide projectors simultaneously are described. (DE)

The author emphasizes the charm and importance of studying California state history. (DE)

Argues that, although Spanish/Mexican women have been important creative forces in shaping the development of California, their accomplishments have gone largely unrecorded. Describes the experiences of Spanish/Mexican women in California during the nineteenth century. Pays particular attention to the contributions of women in missions and on…

Three innovative approaches for teaching California history are described. (DE)

The exploitation of women, Indians, and cattle in California history is examined. (DE)

Describes how advanced placement students at Gunn High School (Palo Alto) achieve a higher than average pass rate on the advanced placement final exam required in California. Attributes their success to the focus on expository writing and provides examples of both good and bad essays. (JDH)

Examines the content of social studies curriculum in 10 California school districts. The findings are that "variety" is the key word to describe what is being offered and that there is no standard social studies curriculum in California. (Author/DB)

The author describes a California studies course that integrates history, geography, culture, and current events. (DE)

Provides lesson plans for using popular software (Oregon Trail and the PFS U. S. History Database) and selected instructional television programs for integration into instruction on the westward movement. (JDH)