California's Riches

With its heavy political and social influence combined with its natural beauty, California has established itself as the standard by which other states compare themselves. This itinerary will take students through the political and social history of the Golden State and inspire them to carry on California’s golden tradition. Sacramento's hidden treasures are those appreciated by young minds and educators across America. Our mission is to educate with a visual aspect of California's History and its riches.

Program Overview

This program will provide students with the opportunity to visit the California State Capitol and see government in action. You will also explore historic Sutter’s Fort and take a Wagon Ride through Old Sacramento. Participate in a lesson at the Old Schoolhouse Museum and learn about magnificent locomotives at the California State Railroad Museum.

Curriculum Objectives:

Students demonstrate an understanding of the physical and human geographic features that define places and regions in California.

Students describe the social, political, cultural, and economic life and interactions among people of California from pre-Columbian societies to the Mexican rancho periods.

Students explain the economic, social, and political life of California including the Bear Flag Revolt, the Gold Rush, and granting of statehood.

Students understand the structures, functions, and powers of the local, state, and federal governments as described in the U.S. Constitution.

Students learn various properties of rocks and minerals and the processes that formed them.

1 Day Sacramento Standard Inclusions

• Tour the California State Capitol
• Explore Sutter's Fort
• Lesson at the Old Shoolhouse Museum
• Walking tour of Old Sacramento
• Wagon Ride through old Sacramento
• Visit the California State Railroad Museum

Program includes

Transportation

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