History – Social Science Content Standards for California Public Schools
HISTORICAL AND SOCIAL
SCIENCE ANALYSIS SKILLS
SAMPLE STUDENT ENGAGEMENT, GRADES 3–5
Historical Interpretation
Discuss the impact of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake on
the region’s water supply, and the subsequent efforts to provide
plentiful and clean water to local citizens and businesses as a
result, including the Hetch Hetchy project.
3.1. Identify and interpret the multiple causes and effects of
historical events.
CALIFORNIA:
A CHANGING STATE
SAMPLE STUDENT ENGAGEMENT, GRADES 3–5
Content Standard
Create a chart that compares Northern and Southern California
in terms of climate, geography, population density, and sources
of water and power.
4.1.5. Use maps, charts, and pictures to describe how communities
in California vary in land use, vegetation, wildlife, climate, population
density, architecture, services, and transportation.
BIG IDEAS
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Grades 3–5
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SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
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