Unit	Content	Learning Outcomes
Geography of California	Where on earth is CA?	- I can locate California on maps of the world map of North America map of USA - I can name the lands and waters that border the state. I know the difference between a state, country and a continent. Recognize the shape of California. Identify some of California's geographic features.
	California’s Regions	I know what a region is I can describe the characteristics of California's different regions. I can identify on the state map the general location of each region.
	California’s Resources	I can explain the value of natural resources. I can identify California's resources on a map. I can explain why some resources need to be protected as well as used.
The First Californians       Australia Quest           The First Californians	Discovering the First Californians	I can trace the origins of the California Indians I can describe how archaeologists learn about how people lived long ago.
	History and Background
	Aboriginal Beliefs and Legends	-
	Living with the Land	I can explain how Indian tribes depended on natural resources found within a region. I understand the importance of trade to the Indians.
	Life in an Indian Village	I can understand how Indian children learned adult skills, traditions, and ceremonies from their communities. I can explain how the Miwok depended on each other.
Colonial California	Early Explorers	I can explain the importance of the Spanish galleons. I can explain the motives of Spanish explorers.
	First European Settlers	I understand Spain's motives for sending Catholic missionaries to settle in California. I can make a Timeline to chart the expeditions led by the Spanish explorers.
	The Mission System	I can explain Spain's system of establishing missions, presidios, and pueblos in California. I can describe Father Serra's beliefs and his role in the settlement of California.
	Life on a Mission	I can compare the self-sufficiency of missions to small villages. I can explain how the life at the missions changed the culture of the Indians.
Mexican California	Traders in California	I can explain how the Mexican War for Independence affected the Californios. I can give reasons why foreign traders were interested in California.
	From Missions to Ranchos	I understand the effect of the closing of the missions on California. I can explain the social structure that existed between Indians and rancheros after the close of the missions.
	Ranchos and Pueblos	I understand the importance of the ranchos and pueblos to the economy of California under Mexican rule. I can describe daily life on a California rancho.
Newcomers change California	Pioneers in California	I can describe the activities of an early trapper, trader and settler. I can identify the difficulties and sacrifices in traveling to California before 1848.
	Mexico Defeated	I can describe what led to the revolt and war between the Californios and the US settlers. I am able to evaluate the impact the outcome of the Mexican War had on the Californios and early settlers.
	Revision	Review of Learning Outcomes.