Question
Question
Students will explore a nearby historical site related to the California missions to spark curiosity and formulate meaningful questions about the cultural and ecological transformations caused by the mission system, preparing them to investigate open-ended inquiries in subsequent phases.
Days 1 - 2
Research
Research
Students will engage in research by visiting digital archives, interviewing community historians, and analyzing geographical maps to gather varied perspectives and information on the Spanish missions’ impact, preparing them for creating accurate and informed models during the next phase.
Days 3 - 4
Create
Create
Students will synthesize their research findings to construct detailed models of missions and surrounding ecosystems, focusing on ecological changes and sustainable strategies, and documenting their process in reflection journals to prepare for their upcoming presentations.
Days 5 - 6
No activities have been added to this phase yet.
Share
Share
Students will present their mission models and surrounding ecosystems to their peers, parents, and community members in a gallery walk, facilitating a discussion on ecological impacts, receiving feedback, and engaging in interactive dialogues that enhance their understanding of the Spanish mission system's effects.
Days 7 - 8
No activities have been added to this phase yet.
Reflect
Reflect
Students will engage in reflection journals to analyze their journey through the project, discussing what they learned from constructing and presenting their dioramas, considering feedback received, and identifying new questions for further exploration.
Days 9 - 10
No activities have been added to this phase yet.
Act/Apply
Act/Apply
Students will apply their insights from previous phases by crafting and presenting actionable proposals to preserve and honor California's indigenous cultures and environments, addressing complex questions through collaborative decision-making and effective communication with community stakeholders.
Days 11 - 12
No activities have been added to this phase yet.
Question
Days 1–2
Day 1
Exploratory Walkthrough and Thought Capture
Launch
60m
Day 2
Research
Days 3–4
Day 3
Research Expedition and Source Analysis
Activity
60m
Day 4
Create
Days 5–6
Day 5
Day 6
Share
Days 7–8
Day 7
Day 8
Reflect
Days 9–10
Day 9
Day 10
Act/Apply
Days 11–12
Day 11
Day 12
April 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
27
Day 1
Question
Exploratory Walkthrough and Thought Capture
28
Day 2
29
Day 3
Research
Research Expedition and Source Analysis
May 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
4
Day 4
5
Day 5
Create
6
Day 6
11
Day 7
Share
12
Day 8
13
Day 9
Reflect
18
Day 10
19
Day 11
Act/Apply
20
Day 12