A. M. Winn Elementary 3351 Explorer Drive Sacramento, CA 95827 (916) 228-5880
3rd Trimester themes
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Survival: This unit contains vivid stories, both fictional and true, about extreme situation: arctic exploration, being alone in the wilderness or alone at sea in a canoe, hiding in an attic to avoid persecution, and surviving slavery. Many students will wonder how they would stand up to such situations, but they are never in the position to find out.
A Changing America: From the time of the first European settlements on the East Coast, courageous men and women continued to press west in search of new lands, new opportunities, freedom, and sometimes, just adventure. Whatever the motivation, these men and women dare to go beyond the known and tackle the unknown. Along the way, they encountered treacherous terrain that many were totally unprepared for; sometimes friendly, sometimes unfriendly, natives; extremes of weather; and plants and animals they had never seen before. Through it all they persevered and eventually settled the entire coast.
Students will learn about the Gold Rush, Railroads in California, and Modern California including California's role in World Wars II. Students will also learn about agriculture and manufacturing in California.
In science students will learn about rocks and minerals, plant life cycles, and Energy in California.
Learn about the Golden Gate Bridge, Manzanar, and other important events in the last century. Find out how are government works. Learn more about the waterworks of California and alternative
Follow the lead of Lewis
and Clark on The Voyage of Discovery.
PBS link to Nova that has
interesting facts about bridges. You can also design your own
bridge.Answer the questions before the British reach Lexington!
Take the NPS virtual tour
of Camp Manzanar the Japanese internment camp in California.
A. M. Winn Elementary 3351 Explorer Drive Sacramento, CA 95827 (916) 228-5880