California Missions
by Accessible Workspace © 2026
Price: $1 USD
Subjects: socialstudies,history,unitedStatesHistory,stateHistory,california
Grades: 4
Description
These 4th grade social studies Boom Cards focus on early California history and Spanish exploration. Students will read short passages about Spain’s claims to California, fears of Russian and British expansion, and key explorers such as Portolá and Juan Bautista de Anza. Students will practice identifying important vocabulary words (such as colony, mission, settlers, convert, claim, Russia, and civilian) by dragging and dropping the correct word into each sentence. This interactive deck reinforces: California’s colonization by Spain Reasons Spain explored and settled California Key historical figures and expeditions Academic vocabulary related to early California history Reading comprehension skills Perfect for 4th grade California history standards and independent practice, centers, or review.