Student name: ________________________________________________
California Mission Project Directions
Choose one of the three options for the mission project you will create.
ABC Book
Brochure
Report in a Can/Box
Project due date: _____________________________________________
The cover or outside of ALL projects must have at least these 5
items: your name, the mission name, an illustration of the mission,
the mission number, and the year it was founded.
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ABC Book
Create 24 page booklet with information about your mission (you may
eliminate 2 letters). Each letter of the alphabet will stand for an idea or topic
related to the mission. Include all the required information throughout your
book. At least 2 sentences must be written for each letter. An illustration is
required for each letter, with a minimum of five (5) illustrations drawn by
hand. Include your 5 interesting facts.
EXAMPLE: F is for founded. The San Diego Mission was founded in 1769 by
Father Serra. (The illustration could be of the San Diego mission).
Parents, please note: this project can be more difficult as it can take more reading and
research. Your help may be needed to help your child choose the 24 different words.
 Mission Brochure
Create and illustrate a 2- or 3-fold brochure about your mission that includes
all of the required information. One section of the brochure will be for your
five interesting facts. In addition, include the mission address and directions
on how to get there from Hermosa Beach.
 Report in a Can
Decorate the outside of a can (or box). Find or make 15 objects that
represent your mission. Number the objects and put them in the can (or
box). On separate 3x5 cards, neatly and clearly number and list each
corresponding item, Write at least two sentences to explain the significance
of each object.
Student name: ___________________________________________________
Mission name: ___________________________________________________
Use 3x5 notecards to record the required information you are to
research. After you have collected all the needed facts, decide
how you are going to present it in your project by creating a “story
board” of your project. THEN you are ready to start making your
mission project. Have fun!
o Why did the king of Spain want to build missions in California?
o What padre(s) founded (established) your mission?
o When was founded?
o What is its mission number?
o Who (or what) your mission was named for?
o What Indian tribe(s) lived at your mission?
o Draw your mission brand.
o What is one thing your mission is known for?
o What is one difficulty that was experienced at your mission?
o When was your mission secularized (closed )by the newly
established Mexican government?
o What are the closest missions to the north and south of your
mission?
o How far your mission is from Hermosa Beach?
o What is happening at your mission today?
o What are five addition interesting facts that you learned while
researching your mission? (Use one fact per note card.)
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Proper researchers keeps track of all the books and articles they read while
collecting the information they will use when writing their own report. This list
of references is called a bibliography. Please make a bibliography card for
each resource you use. You are required to use at least two books and one
internet resource. Below is the way you write the required information:
Book reference:
Author’s Last name, first name; Book Title, City: Publisher, Date.
Internet reference:
“Title of site/article”, website address (http:// etc.). If known, the Date.
YOU WILL BE GRADED ON:
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Using your own words! Paraphrase everything you write! Do not copy any
sentences word for word from your research. When you do, this is called
plagiarism. (It’s like stealing another writer’s words and giving yourself credit for
them.)
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The effort you put into your project
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Accurately including all of the required information
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Using correct spelling, punctuation, and capitalization in your writing
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Your note cards (to be turned in with the project)