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Alta California Here We Come
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Alta California Here We Come! One-Day Curriculum for Grades 3-4: The curriculum is a 45-60 minute lesson. Using a PDF PowerPoint program and a worksheet map, students experience the 1776 Anza Expedition challenges and learn how to trace their route on a map.

The list below includes the lesson plan, worksheet, PDF PowerPoint presentation, and the script. For more information or suggestions, contact the Anza Trail staff at (510) 817-1323.

Lesson Plan

Student Map

Pre-Post Quiz

PDF PowerPoint Presentation

Presentation Script
Anza didn't visit the La Brea tarpits, but saw another oil seep nearby.  

Did You Know?
Juan Bautista de Anza, who established the Anza Trail, led 300 settlers up the California coast in 1775. They experienced a 3 minute earthquake one day. Another day they saw crude oil bubbling out of the ground and found more oil on the beach as it bubbled up and washed ashore.
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