Dear Parents and Students,

FOURTH GRADE MISSION CONSTRUCTION

 

Some students are ready to start their missions now! Here are the guidelines for the CONSTRUCTION of the missions.

 

** DUE DATE  

Friday, (8:30 am), February 12 (just before Winter Break)  

 

** The students may select ANY California mission* they wish

** Work individually or in pairs

** Don't spend a lot of $ (effort, key details, unique

   aspects, and creativity are worth more)

** Size (The base NOT larger than 2' long and 1 1/2'

   wide) Smaller is fine.

** Materials (anything within reason) 

(i.e. cardboard, play dough, Lego... or a combination of different materials) 

 

Information the students need to know for their oral reports. Short JOTS (no sentences) about:

 

Ø     Materials used for construction

Ø     Approximate TIME to assemble and finish

Ø     Problems in construction

Ø     Interesting facts learned about the mission during construction

Ø     What stood out the most during this project

 

List of California Missions (21 in all)

(SOUTH to NORTH) San Diego de Alcala, San Luis Rey de Francia, San Juan Capistrano, San Gabriel Archangel, San Fernando Rey de Espana, San Buenaventura, Santa Barbara, Santa Ines, San Luis Obisbo, San Miguel Arcangel, San Antonio de Padua, Nuestra Senora de la Soledad, San Carlos Borromeo, San Juan Bautista, Santa Cruz, San Jose de Guadalupe, San Francisco de Asis, San Francisco Solano de Sonoma

 

*** There will be a special SHORT meeting, Tuesday, December 2, at 3:15, in room 627 (my classroom) -- for those who are new to this experience or, who would like more information.  ***