CA History (3rd-5th)

Class Title: California History

Grades: 3-5th

Course Description: After taking this course, students will have a deeper knowledge
and appreciation of the rich history of our beautiful state. In class, students will
discuss the reading assignments, learn through hands on projects such as journaling,
song, arts, and crafts. At home, students will read and complete comprehension
questions. Students will read 4 literature books this semester.
Topics we will cover include: the geography of California, Spanish explorers,
California missions, Mexican-American War, Gold Rush, the transcontinental
railroad, and the Great Depression. This is a two-semester course.

Required text:
Patty Reed’s Doll by Rachel Laurgaard
Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O’Dell
By the Great Horn Spoon! By Sid Fleischman
Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Rya

Cost of Class (per semester): $280 + $25 materials fee per semester

Method of Payment: Vemo: @Julia-LeeHsu, last 4 digits 3189

Zelle: email [email protected]

Contact info: [email protected]

Bio: Julia Hsu lives in Laguna Niguel with her husband, two children, and their
beloved dog, Maple. She received her bachelor’s degree from UC Irvine, a
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from UC Irvine, and a master's degree in
Curriculum and Instruction from Chapman University. She has taught various
grade levels ranging from kindergarten to 8th grade. She has worked in both
public and private school settings and is a homeschool mom herself. Her passion
has always been teaching in the classroom and creating a hands-on environment
for learning.