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San Diego was first settled by
Europeans in 1769 when Father Junipero Serra journeyed from
Spain and settled the area in order to Christianize the local
Indians. To accomplish his work, he founded the California Missions,
of which San Diego was the first. After acquiring California
from Mexico, San Diego was incorporated as a city on March 27,
1850. Today, San Diego thrives as one of California's largest
and most visited destinations.
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| ~ Students examine California
history from the discovery of gold to the current
legislative process and why these historical milestones
are meaningful to them. |
| ~ With over 90 festivals all across the country,
students are given the opportunity to perform on
some of the nation's best stages while broadening
their knowledge and understanding of the world. |
At
this world-famous zoo, students will see some of the
world's rarest wildlife, including giant pandas and
koalas.
Students will learn about sealife, from conservation
to animal care. They will enjoy the "Shark Encounter",
"Penguin Encounter", and "Shamu Adventure"
attractions and shows.
: World-renowned
Balboa Park is home to fifteen museums, as well as various
arts and international culture associations. Students
will explore the San Diego Natural History Museum as
well as the Reuben H. Fleet Space Science Center.
At this mission, the first of many, students will learn
the history of the California Missions, why they were
established, and how they effected the development of
the state.
Opened in 1992, the new Birch Aquarium features a Hall
of Fishes with 33 tanks, the largest being 70,000 gallons,
the Hall of Oceanography, and an outdoor plaza with
a demonstration tide pool and discovery station.
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