Introduction
Let's go back in time 200 years. It's 1823 and the Spanish government has decided to establish 1 more mission in California.
Guess who they've put in charge? YOU! Can your team work together to create the final mission?
Task
Your team will be in charge of everything about this mission:
-What should it be called?
-What date it will open?
-Where will it be located?
-What is the main purpose(s) of the mission?
-What will the mission look like?
-What buildings should be on the property?
-Who will live here and what will a typical day be like for them?
You will then present your plan to the class via poster, slideshow, oral presentation, etc.
Have fun and you let your creativity flow!
Process
Before you can design your own mission, you will first need to get ideas by researching/learning about 3 other missions.
1. Complete the comparision sheets for 3 missions of your choice. (This will be provided in class)
Use the links below to find your information:
http://californiamissionguide.com/mission-guide/
https://californiamissionsfoundation.org/the-california-missions/
https://www.missionscalifornia.com/missions/
http://www.californias-missions.org/index.html
2. Then brainstorm with your group on what you want YOUR mission to be. Be sure to answer at least 5 of the questions posed in the task portion of this WebQuest.
3. Be as creative as you'd like when deciding how to present your ideas to the class.
Evaluation
| 1 | 2 | 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research | Mission info chart was poorly completed | Chart has some basic information | Evidence of quality research is given |
| Cooperation | Little evidence of all members working well together | Some evidence of team work is noted | Evidence of cooperation is clear and all members contributed throughout the process |
| Creativity | Little effort, creativity, and/or enthusiasm is demonstrated in final product | Some evidence of effort is noted | Ample evidence of enthusiasm, creativity, and effort is demonstrated |
Conclusion
We are excited to hear about Mission 22! It will be fun to see how you would have chosen to strengthen the Spanish colony of California.
I hope you enjoyed working with your team because there will be more group projects throughout the year.