Your job is to visit the Central Valley Region of California. Remember, you're trying to get potential tourists to visit this region, so take careful notes as you visit the places below.
Internet Links:
Information on each region: be sure to click on the links in your region's column
oakdome.com/k5/lesson-plans/california-regions/california-regions.php
More information on each region: be sure to click on your region
www.cashmancuneo.net//caregions.htm
Information on the Central Valley region: Includes location, description, attractions, climate,etc.
areas.wildernet.com/pages/area.cfm?areaID=CATRCV&CU_ID=1
Summary and map of the Central Valley
www.ohwy.com/ca/z/zcentvly.htm
More attractions:
www.thingstodo.com/states/CA/central_valley.htm
Pictures of the beautiful scenery.
http://www.terragalleria.com/california/california.central-valley.html
Natural Resources
www.eduplace.com/ss/socsci/ca/books/bkd/ilessons/ils_gr4_ca_u1_c01_l4.pdf
Central Valley plants. Scroll down to the list that historically grew well in the valley. You can click on each plant to see a picture.
www.laspilitas.com/classes/valley-plants.htm
Other Resources
Social Studies Book
Interview an adult who has visited the region.