Unit 1 - Geography

Unit 1 – Overview
Lessons 1-5  Make a topographical map of CA.
Lesson 6 - Write a summery and start a power point

Goals:

             learn regions of California

              -- Coastal

              -- Mountain

              -- Central Valley

              -- Desert

  - learn geography and natural wonders

     - redwoods, Yosemite, rivers, lakes, desert, mountains, central valley

Resources:

            http://gk12calbio.berkeley.edu/lessons/less_bioregions.html has a lesson plan and a printable map that kids can color to help identify the areas. 

I also looked up topographical maps of CA and talked about the different areas.