California History-Social Science Course Models
http://www.history.ctaponline.org/index.cfm
Contains the California History-Social Science content standards and annotated course Model Lessons K-6. All teachers, not just those in California, will benefit from the Model Lessons which include: background information, focus questions, pupil activities and handouts, assessment, and references to books, articles, web sites, literature, audio-video programs, and historic sites.
California Mission History
http://www.californiamissions.com
Site includes maps, pictures, historical information, and music selections.
California State Library: California as We Saw It
http://www.library.ca.gov/goldrush/index.cfm
Provides an overview of the Gold Rush and features many examples drawn from the California History Section's extensive manuscript collections including maps, journals, letters, printed books, pamphlets, periodicals, and newspapers.
The H Network: The California Links
http://www.h-net.org/~cal/resources/historyD.html
Outstanding, regularly updated list of annotated links to good resources for those teaching California History and Social Studies.
Oakland Museum: Gold Rush!
http://www.museumca.org/goldrush/
Extensive resource for California Gold Rush curriculum
with standards aligned lessons and activities. Presented
by Oakland’s Museum of California, this is an outstanding
interdisciplinary site as well.
