Migration Map Quest Mania!

5th Grade

Project
2 weeks

Migration Map Quest Mania!

Jacob R

Purpose

The purpose of this project is to explore the historical migration of Mexican settlers into the West and Southwest territories, while developing skills in making connections and inferences. Through hands-on activities, you will uncover the challenges faced by these settlers and draw parallels to the experiences of modern migrants. This project aims to deepen your understanding of historical events and their lasting impacts on society today, fostering a more comprehensive socio-emotional perspective.

Learning goals

Your learning goals for this project include understanding the migration routes and experiences of Mexican settlers in the West and Southwest territories. You will develop skills in making connections and inferences by comparing historical challenges faced by these settlers to those experienced by migrants today. Additionally, you will enhance your research abilities using primary and secondary sources, and improve your ability to synthesize information into a coherent narrative. Through creating multimedia presentations and interactive experiences, you will also refine your skills in communication and digital literacy.

Standards

Common Core - CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5.3: Explain the relationships or interactions between two or more individuals, events, ideas, or concepts in a historical text based on specific information in the text.
Common Core - CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.7: Conduct short research projects that use several sources to build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic.
Common Core - CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.5.4: Report on a topic or text, present an opinion, sequencing ideas logically and using appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details to support main ideas or themes.

Products

You will create a life-sized map with augmented reality features, allowing visitors to explore additional content about the settlers' migration journey using tablets or smartphones. Additionally, you will produce a multimedia presentation that illustrates the journey of Mexican settlers through maps, images, and narratives. This presentation will also highlight the connections and inferences you've made between historical and modern migration experiences. Finally, you will design an interactive 'Migration Map Quest' experience, guiding visitors through key events and encouraging them to reflect on their own connections.

Launch

Begin your project by participating in the 'Map Makers' workshop, where you will collaboratively create large maps that trace the routes of Mexican settlers. Use historical facts and personal reflections to enrich your maps, helping to set the stage for understanding the migration journey. This hands-on activity will engage you in exploring the historical context and spark curiosity about the challenges faced by settlers.

Exhibition

Guide visitors through your 'Migration Map Quest' interactive experience by leading them along the life-sized map you created. At each checkpoint, share key events and insights about the Mexican settlers' journey, encouraging visitors to reflect on their own connections to migration stories. Use augmented reality features to enhance the exhibition, allowing guests to explore additional content with tablets or smartphones. Facilitate discussions where visitors can express their thoughts and draw parallels between historical and modern migration challenges.

Week 1	Day 1	Day 2	Day 3
Activities	Map Makers Workshop - Collaboratively create large maps tracing the routes of Mexican settlers using historical facts and personal reflections to understand the migration journey (60 min)	Exploration of Migration Routes - Conduct research using primary and secondary sources to gather detailed information about the migration routes of Mexican settlers, practicing synthesis into a narrative (30 min) Connection and Inference Activity - Begin making connections between historical challenges faced by settlers and those of modern migrants, using research findings to support your inferences (30 min)	Augmented Reality Map Design - Start designing a life-sized map incorporating augmented reality features that allow exploration of settlers' migration journey using tablets or smartphones (60 min)
Deliverables	1. Completed large collaborative maps with traced routes of Mexican settlers, incorporating historical facts and personal reflections. 2. Draft of key historical events and challenges faced by Mexican settlers during their migration, including initial connections to modern migration issues.
Preparation	1. Gather large sheets of paper, markers, and art supplies for creating collaborative maps. 2. Prepare digital tablets or smartphones with augmented reality apps installed for exploring additional content. 3. Collect primary and secondary sources about Mexican settlers' migration routes and experiences. 4. Create a checklist for students to ensure they include historical facts and personal reflections in their maps. 5. Organize a classroom setup that allows for group collaboration and map-making activities.

Week 2	Day 1	Day 2	Day 3
Activities	Mid-Project Check-In - Meet with your teacher to discuss your progress, receive guidance on your research synthesis, and refine your narrative based on feedback (30 min) Timeline Mapping - Design a timeline activity to map out key events from the Mexican settlers' journey, reflecting on how these have shaped socio-emotional perspectives today (30 min)	Multimedia Presentation Development - Create a multimedia presentation illustrating the journey of Mexican settlers, using maps, images, and narratives to explain connections and inferences (60 min)	Migration Map Quest Assembly - Assemble your interactive 'Migration Map Quest' experience by integrating checkpoints and augmented reality features for visitors to explore the settlers' journey (40 min) Exhibition Preparation - Prepare to guide visitors through your 'Migration Map Quest,' practicing how you'll facilitate discussions and encourage reflection on migration connections (20 min)
Deliverables	1. Complete the life-sized map with augmented reality features, showcasing key migration routes and historical events. 2. Develop and finalize a multimedia presentation illustrating the journey of Mexican settlers with maps, images, and narratives. 3. Design and prepare the 'Migration Map Quest' interactive experience for exhibition.
Preparation	1. Gather all necessary materials, such as large paper or canvas, markers, and decorations for the life-sized map. 2. Ensure access to tablets or smartphones equipped with augmented reality apps for exploring additional content. 3. Collect primary and secondary sources for research to support your multimedia presentation. 4. Prepare digital tools (e.g., presentation software) to create and refine your multimedia presentation. 5. Set up checkpoints and interactive elements for the 'Migration Map Quest' using printed materials and digital content. 6. Coordinate with your teacher for mid-project check-in to discuss progress and receive feedback.