Getting to know California by https://padlet.com/gerritbohlaender/mfw1ictbedcug5d5 en-us 2021-03-18 20:21:39 UTC 2025-11-24 09:14:28 UTC hello@padlet.com Vegetation 1 https://padlet.com/gerritbohlaender/mfw1ictbedcug5d5/wish/1919955933 pine and fir forests 

large, woody shrublands


]]> 2021-11-30 09:25:52 UTC https://padlet.com/gerritbohlaender/mfw1ictbedcug5d5/wish/1919955933 Animals https://padlet.com/gerritbohlaender/mfw1ictbedcug5d5/wish/1919956586 racoons
weasels 
otters
black bears
coyotes
skunks 
Fun fact: grizzly on the flag of California but extincted there 
many national parks like Yosemite]]> 2021-11-30 09:26:17 UTC https://padlet.com/gerritbohlaender/mfw1ictbedcug5d5/wish/1919956586 cultural melting pot https://padlet.com/gerritbohlaender/mfw1ictbedcug5d5/wish/1919961341 California is one of the most ethnically diverse states in the USA. 
The deep roots of many nationalities make up the unique picture of the culinary arts, architecture, customs, trends and artistic styles. 
culture of California based on openness]]> 2021-11-30 09:29:23 UTC https://padlet.com/gerritbohlaender/mfw1ictbedcug5d5/wish/1919961341 Religion https://padlet.com/gerritbohlaender/mfw1ictbedcug5d5/wish/1919964891 People practising a variety of religions. The state has the most roman Catholics and a large Protestant, Jewish and Muslim populations.]]> 2021-11-30 09:31:47 UTC https://padlet.com/gerritbohlaender/mfw1ictbedcug5d5/wish/1919964891 natural disasters https://padlet.com/gerritbohlaender/mfw1ictbedcug5d5/wish/1919966733 wildfires 
floods 
landslides 
earthquakes (cause tectonic plates)
extreme heat and droughts
…]]> 2021-11-30 09:33:02 UTC https://padlet.com/gerritbohlaender/mfw1ictbedcug5d5/wish/1919966733 https://padlet.com/gerritbohlaender/mfw1ictbedcug5d5/wish/1919968658 -Population (2021) 39.7 million 
-Population doesn’t increase as much as in the past 

]]> 2021-11-30 09:34:19 UTC https://padlet.com/gerritbohlaender/mfw1ictbedcug5d5/wish/1919968658 Facts💯 https://padlet.com/gerritbohlaender/mfw1ictbedcug5d5/wish/1919973114
The beach is a place for everyone
California is willing to stand up for its progressive values, even against the federal government
Very colorful 


]]> 2021-11-30 09:37:23 UTC https://padlet.com/gerritbohlaender/mfw1ictbedcug5d5/wish/1919973114 https://padlet.com/gerritbohlaender/mfw1ictbedcug5d5/wish/1919973157 -population of California by race are (2017) 
1.white American 50.3%
2.Hispanic or Latino 32.2%
3.Asian 11.7%
4.black or African American 4.8%
5. AIAN 0.6%]]> 2021-11-30 09:37:24 UTC https://padlet.com/gerritbohlaender/mfw1ictbedcug5d5/wish/1919973157 Gouverneur https://padlet.com/gerritbohlaender/mfw1ictbedcug5d5/wish/1919973472 Gouverneur since 7 January 2019 Gavin Newson of the Democratic Party]]> 2021-11-30 09:37:37 UTC https://padlet.com/gerritbohlaender/mfw1ictbedcug5d5/wish/1919973472 Capitol https://padlet.com/gerritbohlaender/mfw1ictbedcug5d5/wish/1919974563 Capitol is located in sacramento]]> 2021-11-30 09:38:19 UTC https://padlet.com/gerritbohlaender/mfw1ictbedcug5d5/wish/1919974563 environmental measures https://padlet.com/gerritbohlaender/mfw1ictbedcug5d5/wish/1919975216 limit greenhouse gas emissions 
preventing tropical deforestation
photovoltaic ]]> 2021-11-30 09:38:41 UTC https://padlet.com/gerritbohlaender/mfw1ictbedcug5d5/wish/1919975216 https://padlet.com/gerritbohlaender/mfw1ictbedcug5d5/wish/1919975645 The Gouverneur is elected every 4years]]> 2021-11-30 09:38:57 UTC https://padlet.com/gerritbohlaender/mfw1ictbedcug5d5/wish/1919975645 https://padlet.com/gerritbohlaender/mfw1ictbedcug5d5/wish/1919978398 Joe Biden got 63% and Donald Trump 34% in the last election]]> 2021-11-30 09:40:39 UTC https://padlet.com/gerritbohlaender/mfw1ictbedcug5d5/wish/1919978398 Weed https://padlet.com/gerritbohlaender/mfw1ictbedcug5d5/wish/1919981314 Since 2016 the production of weed is legalised
You're also allowed to consume and sell it]]> 2021-11-30 09:42:21 UTC https://padlet.com/gerritbohlaender/mfw1ictbedcug5d5/wish/1919981314 https://padlet.com/gerritbohlaender/mfw1ictbedcug5d5/wish/1919987435 2021-11-30 09:46:00 UTC https://padlet.com/gerritbohlaender/mfw1ictbedcug5d5/wish/1919987435 The history of California can be divided into… https://padlet.com/gerritbohlaender/mfw1ictbedcug5d5/wish/1919987993 - Native American period (about 10000 years ago until 1542)
- European exploration period (1542-1769)
- Spanish colonial period (1769-1821)
- Mexican period (1821-1848)
- United States statehood (September, 9 1850-today) ]]> 2021-11-30 09:46:19 UTC https://padlet.com/gerritbohlaender/mfw1ictbedcug5d5/wish/1919987993 Surfing https://padlet.com/gerritbohlaender/mfw1ictbedcug5d5/wish/1919989943
- surfing is very popular 
- famous beaches 
- feel the adrenaline 
- fashion, music and mood make up the surfing lifestyle in California ]]> 2021-11-30 09:47:34 UTC https://padlet.com/gerritbohlaender/mfw1ictbedcug5d5/wish/1919989943 Hippies hipsters etc https://padlet.com/gerritbohlaender/mfw1ictbedcug5d5/wish/1919990709 Loved by many hippies in the past, 
Now the favorite place of hipsters 
In California there is a cultural mixture of creative and alternative people
There is a strong need for commonality
The culture stands for the openness to other people
 Californaia stands for joy of life and social interaction.]]> 2021-11-30 09:48:03 UTC https://padlet.com/gerritbohlaender/mfw1ictbedcug5d5/wish/1919990709 Population pyramid of California (2017) https://padlet.com/gerritbohlaender/mfw1ictbedcug5d5/wish/1919994001 A hive form no particular deflection -> fairly evenly 
most 25-29 year olds least old people-> more women in old age. The birth rate has slightly decreased.]]> 2021-11-30 09:50:07 UTC https://padlet.com/gerritbohlaender/mfw1ictbedcug5d5/wish/1919994001 Discovery https://padlet.com/gerritbohlaender/mfw1ictbedcug5d5/wish/1919995596 - Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo was the first European who explored today´s coastal California in 1542
- he landed on 28 September 1542 in the San Diego Bay where he claimed the island of California for Spain
- Sir Francis Drake was the first to explore the entire coast ]]> 2021-11-30 09:51:03 UTC https://padlet.com/gerritbohlaender/mfw1ictbedcug5d5/wish/1919995596 General facts https://padlet.com/gerritbohlaender/mfw1ictbedcug5d5/wish/1919996657
  • Largest economies of USA
    •         —> $3.0 GSP in 2020
    • most activity in costal cities


    ]]>     2021-11-30 09:51:43 UTC https://padlet.com/gerritbohlaender/mfw1ictbedcug5d5/wish/1919996657     https://padlet.com/gerritbohlaender/mfw1ictbedcug5d5/wish/1919998086 California is the nations most populous state-its population is much larger than that of second place Texas (29 million) and third place Florida (22 million)]]> 2021-11-30 09:52:33 UTC https://padlet.com/gerritbohlaender/mfw1ictbedcug5d5/wish/1919998086 Music and celebreties https://padlet.com/gerritbohlaender/mfw1ictbedcug5d5/wish/1919998478 Los angeles is a very creative part of the world and the center of the film industry. 
    birthplace of many rockbands]]>     2021-11-30 09:52:47 UTC https://padlet.com/gerritbohlaender/mfw1ictbedcug5d5/wish/1919998478     Silicon Valley https://padlet.com/gerritbohlaender/mfw1ictbedcug5d5/wish/1919999483
  • location of world most valuable technology companies 
  • Start 1951
    • ]]>     2021-11-30 09:53:22 UTC https://padlet.com/gerritbohlaender/mfw1ictbedcug5d5/wish/1919999483     Sport https://padlet.com/gerritbohlaender/mfw1ictbedcug5d5/wish/1919999949 There are many different famous sports in California.

    NBA 
    Los Angeles Lakers
    Los Angeles Clippers
    Sacramento Kings
    Golden State Warriors

    NFL
    Los Angeles Chargers
    Los Angeles Rams
    San Francisco 49ers

    MLB
    Los Angeles Angels
    Los Angeles Dodgers
    San Francisco Giants
    San Diego Padres
    Oakland Athletics

    MLS
    LA Galaxy
    Los Angeles FC
    San José Earthquakes

    NHL
    Los Angeles Kings
    Anaheim Ducks
    San Jose Sharks

    ]]>     2021-11-30 09:53:40 UTC https://padlet.com/gerritbohlaender/mfw1ictbedcug5d5/wish/1919999949     Political direction https://padlet.com/gerritbohlaender/mfw1ictbedcug5d5/wish/1920000176 California was in the early 1940 republican and became a democratic state]]> 2021-11-30 09:53:50 UTC https://padlet.com/gerritbohlaender/mfw1ictbedcug5d5/wish/1920000176 Public Services https://padlet.com/gerritbohlaender/mfw1ictbedcug5d5/wish/1920000548 -1,2 trillion dollars for high-speed internet, rebuild old roads, bridges and car sharing 
    -an array of local Tools to support local community and economic development
    -emergency management 
    -fire fighting
    -law enforcement 
    -public education
    -public transportation 
    -road transportation ]]>     2021-11-30 09:54:04 UTC https://padlet.com/gerritbohlaender/mfw1ictbedcug5d5/wish/1920000548     healthy lifestyle https://padlet.com/gerritbohlaender/mfw1ictbedcug5d5/wish/1920001128 active, healthy and eco-friendly lifestyle popular on the westcoast
    fresh fruit 🍉 and vegetables 🥥coco
    smart nutrition is an important part of the local culture. 
    Live and treat everyday life consciously by celebrating the meal and enjoying the surroundings.

    ]]>     2021-11-30 09:54:25 UTC https://padlet.com/gerritbohlaender/mfw1ictbedcug5d5/wish/1920001128     https://padlet.com/gerritbohlaender/mfw1ictbedcug5d5/wish/1920004990 Even if international migration decreased, its still a strong source of population growth. In the past decade there was a net inflow of 1.5 million ]]> 2021-11-30 09:56:43 UTC https://padlet.com/gerritbohlaender/mfw1ictbedcug5d5/wish/1920004990 Hollywood https://padlet.com/gerritbohlaender/mfw1ictbedcug5d5/wish/1920005363
  • Film industries 
  • Start 1903
    • ]]>     2021-11-30 09:56:56 UTC https://padlet.com/gerritbohlaender/mfw1ictbedcug5d5/wish/1920005363     https://padlet.com/gerritbohlaender/mfw1ictbedcug5d5/wish/1920006455 California is a Blue state (means it’s democratic)]]> 2021-11-30 09:57:37 UTC https://padlet.com/gerritbohlaender/mfw1ictbedcug5d5/wish/1920006455 energy https://padlet.com/gerritbohlaender/mfw1ictbedcug5d5/wish/1920007165 -broadband services finances by CPUC (California Public Utilites Commision)
    -oil fields
    -power stations
    -SWP largest consumer of electricity, but 4th largest produces of clean emission-free hydroelectricity ]]>     2021-11-30 09:58:02 UTC https://padlet.com/gerritbohlaender/mfw1ictbedcug5d5/wish/1920007165     Tourism https://padlet.com/gerritbohlaender/mfw1ictbedcug5d5/wish/1920008149 jobs 
    • Tourism suppoted 1.15million jobs directly 
    • 795,000 jobs are supported via secondary spending 

    travel 
    • Total travel related spending in California isn’t expected to reach pre-coronavirus levels until 2024.
    • Due to California's capacity cuts and social distancing, experts are lowering expectations for a full recovery of the state's tourism industry. 
    ]]>     2021-11-30 09:58:40 UTC https://padlet.com/gerritbohlaender/mfw1ictbedcug5d5/wish/1920008149     San Francisco Bay Area https://padlet.com/gerritbohlaender/mfw1ictbedcug5d5/wish/1920009253
  • Technic industie
  • Biggest cities are San Jose, San Francisco and Oakland
  • High income
  • Richest county of the United States
    • ]]>     2021-11-30 09:59:16 UTC https://padlet.com/gerritbohlaender/mfw1ictbedcug5d5/wish/1920009253     Vegetation 2 https://padlet.com/gerritbohlaender/mfw1ictbedcug5d5/wish/1920011800 deserts (Death Valley)
    some mountains over 2000m]]>     2021-11-30 10:00:40 UTC https://padlet.com/gerritbohlaender/mfw1ictbedcug5d5/wish/1920011800     Central Valley https://padlet.com/gerritbohlaender/mfw1ictbedcug5d5/wish/1920013721
  • Articultural regions 
  • Water problem —>All American Canal
    • ]]>     2021-11-30 10:01:57 UTC https://padlet.com/gerritbohlaender/mfw1ictbedcug5d5/wish/1920013721     Water https://padlet.com/gerritbohlaender/mfw1ictbedcug5d5/wish/1920013936 -SWP developed 1960s, is a multi-benefit water delivery system in the US
    -watersheds northern Sierra Nevada 
    -System of 36 Storage facilities, 26 dams, 21 pumping plants, 5 hydroelectric power plants, 4 pumping-generating plants, 700 miles of canals, tunnels and pipelines
    -Edmonston Pumping Plant worldˋs tallest water lift]]>     2021-11-30 10:02:06 UTC https://padlet.com/gerritbohlaender/mfw1ictbedcug5d5/wish/1920013936     COVID 19 https://padlet.com/gerritbohlaender/mfw1ictbedcug5d5/wish/1920018206 California has it's own website against COVID
    Here you can check for all the new regulations]]>     2021-11-30 10:04:48 UTC https://padlet.com/gerritbohlaender/mfw1ictbedcug5d5/wish/1920018206     https://padlet.com/gerritbohlaender/mfw1ictbedcug5d5/wish/1920021027 2021-11-30 10:06:39 UTC https://padlet.com/gerritbohlaender/mfw1ictbedcug5d5/wish/1920021027 History https://padlet.com/gerritbohlaender/mfw1ictbedcug5d5/wish/1920027947 California Gold Rush in 1848
    • San Francisco, San Jose, Sacramento—>profit
            LA —>sleepy backwater 

    Profits of
    • Profit of slavery 
    • Education —> high school movement 

    1945
    • aircraft, navel construction —>decreased
    • Manufacturing/transport of electronic equipment/metal products, fast food, credit cards —> increased 
    ]]>     2021-11-30 10:11:22 UTC https://padlet.com/gerritbohlaender/mfw1ictbedcug5d5/wish/1920027947     Taxes https://padlet.com/gerritbohlaender/mfw1ictbedcug5d5/wish/1920030685
  • Collected by California Franchise Tax Board 
  • 2011- ca. 270.000 billion $
    • ]]>     2021-11-30 10:13:20 UTC https://padlet.com/gerritbohlaender/mfw1ictbedcug5d5/wish/1920030685     Housing https://padlet.com/gerritbohlaender/mfw1ictbedcug5d5/wish/1920032538
  • The least expensive region is the Central Valley, with a median price of $290,000.
  • Orange Country, Ventura Country and the San francisco Bay Area have the highest median prices.
  • The international boom in housing prices has been rising to about half-million dollar in April 2005.

    • ]]>     2021-11-30 10:14:41 UTC https://padlet.com/gerritbohlaender/mfw1ictbedcug5d5/wish/1920032538