There back again in Coachella Valley: A multimedia presentation on historical sites in the Coachella Valley

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This project was designed to enhance the delivery of the thinking curriculum recommended in It^s Elementary! by the California Department of Education to students. Third grade Social Science-History thinking curriculum was adapted for the Coachella Valley area by Desert Sands Unified School District personnel in accordance with state frameworks. The curriculum includes lesson plans that are well-written and provide students with reading materials in English or Spanish. However, students who are not linguistic learners, who are Limited English proficient, or who are low readers are not supported within the current materials available for third grade students. With budget cuts, the school district can no longer afford the fees or buses necessary to take children to view a variety of historical locations. Their needs prompted the creation of this project. In order to enhance third grade students’ understanding and build upon knowledge they have of their locality, this project was written both in English and Spanish. It covers five historical sites of interest in the Coachella Valley area. It uses digital imaging and audio in addition to written text for the purpose of enhancing student learningÂ