Harcourt Social Studies- Check out these resources for each unit in your Social Studies book.
Why Explorers Explored the World- What motivated the explorers? Who were they and where did they come from? Who sponsored them or paid for their explorations?
Early Explorers- Get information on Cabeza de Vaca, Robert La Salle's Ship and Alonso Alvarez de Pineda. Great Powerpoint for an introduction to the explorers.
Zoom Explorers- Brief overview of many explorers.
Native Americans- Go to the Helpful Links page to research information about the Native American tribes in California.
Kumeyaay Indians
Mojave Indians- Learn about their shelters, food, and clothing
Kumeyaay Indians
Mojave Indians- Learn about their shelters, food, and clothing
The First Thanksgiving (Scholastic)- Take a virtual tour of the Columbus' Mayflower ship and much more.