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SEPTEMBER 9TH, 1850 It was on this day that California, the Golden State, became the 31st state of the country. It's the most populous state in America, with eight of the country's largest cities as well, including Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, and San Jose. It has a widely varied climate, a diverse population, and a geography varying from a large Pacific coastline, to Mediterranean climates, to deserts, and high mountain ranges. While many people believe its primary industry is entertainment, it is actually agriculture.

THE CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH:
Journey back to the mid 1800's and explore the art and stories of the California Gold Rush with this interactive and online exhibit from the Oakland Museum. Explore mines and towns, experience the Gold Rush Tour, learn about the women involved in the Gold Rush, participate in a Gold Rush Adventure, or take the Gold Rush quiz.

MORE ON THE CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH:
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Sutter's Mill, California; what was its significance in history? Well in 1848, gold found at this location set off the gold rush, and it was boom time for California. Explore the people involved, get to know the events, take a look at the map and timeline, play the interactive game, "Strike it Rich!" at the 2nd link, and find some suggestions for lesson plans at the 3rd link at this website from PBS.

UNITED STATES OUTLINE & CAPITALS MAPS:
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These maps of the United States can help you out in the classroom. The 1st one above shows only the political boundaries; nothing else is labeled, making it perfect for quick state location and labeling drills. The 2nd one offers marked capitals, with the 3rd link providing the same map, with capitals located by stars but no further identification provided.

STATE MAPS:
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Want more in the way of American maps? Try downloading these state maps - with all fifty of them offered! The 2nd link above offers an outline map of the U.S. with abbreviations for all of the states.

STATE CAPITALS:
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Practice matching up all the states with their corresponding capitals in this interactive multiple choice game. The 2nd link offers a similar game, with bigger sound effects.

WHERE'S THAT STATE?
Here's an interesting game version of the fifty states. Students have to place the state in its correct location on a completely blank map - no borders given!

50 STATES WORDSEARCH:
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