Mission Project

The following will be Checkin Dates for our project:

10/7/2015
10/16/2015

Directions: Choose ONE of the following projects to research and

complete. All projects will be completed at home and will be due
November 6, 2015. This will be a part of your childs social studies for
the 2nd 6 weeks trimester. Be prepared to present and explain your project
in class.

10/27/2015

1. Build a Mission
As part of our social studies curriculum, your child is studying the
11/2/2015
Spanish missions, which are an important part of Texas history.
They have begun research at school and this will be used to create
11/4/2016
a report to demonstrate their learning. This work will be done
Final Due Date
primarily at home with some school time given for research and
designing.
11/6/2015
Creativity and parent participation is encouraged! However, I ask
that the final product be your childs work. There are a variety of
on-line resources, video clips and books to give you ideas about how to complete the project.
Simply Google Texas Spanish Mission Project and youll see a variety of ideas. There are
also kits available for purchase, however I encourage you to use items around your home
this will be more meaningful for your child.
One final guideline please build your mission on a base that is no larger than
24 x 24 inches. Grading will be based upon the historical accuracy of the mission not how
perfect it is!
10/30/2015

2. Create a Diorama
a. Create a diorama showing what a typical day in a mission would have looked like.
b. Use a shoebox or a small shipping box for your diorama.
c. Use as much detail as possible. Your diorama should include at least one Native
American and one mission priest.
d. Write a summary describing what a typical day of mission life was like.
3.

Make a Brochure
a. Brochure must be a three-fold brochure and include pictures, captions, etc.
b. Explain and convince your reader to want to visit your mission.

4. Make a Power Point

a. Power Point must include at least 10 slides depicting their mission.
________________________________________________________________________
Please complete & return by: ___________________
My childs mission name: ____________________________________________
I understand that this mission project is due Wednesday October 7, 2015, and will be a part of my childs
social studies grade.
__________________________________
Parent Signature

______________________________
Student Signature

Final Grade

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Final Grade

Excellent
4
The model
distinctly reflects
an actual Texas
mission.
The base does
not exceed 12 x
12 inches.
Construction of
the model is well
planned and
visually
appealing.
Work appears
to go above and
beyond the
minimum
requirements.

Good
3
The model
reflects a Texas
mission.
The base may
slightly exceed
the size limit but
is appropriate for
the model built.
Construction of
the model shows
neat and careful
work.
Work clearly
satisfies the basic
requirements

Satisfactory
2
The model
somewhat
reflects a Texas
mission.
The base may
exceed the size
limit by several
inches.
Construction of
the model shows
some care and
planning.
Work meets the
minimum
requirements.

Unsatisfactory
1
The model
does not reflect a
Texas mission.
The base
largely exceeds
the size limit and
is not appropriate
for the model
built.
Construction of
the model shows
little care and
planning.
Work does not
meet the
minimum
requirements.

Excellent
4

Good
3

Satisfactory
2

Unsatisfactory
1

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Final Grade

D
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A

Summary
contains two or
more detailed
and accurate
paragraphs,
including the
mission name,
location, purpose
and its impact on
the local tribes.
Summary uses
a variety of
sentence types
and correct
grammar.
Summary uses
correct
punctuation,
capitalization,
and spelling.
Summary
shows neat,
careful work that
reflects the
students best
penmanship.

Summary
contains at least
two accurate
paragraphs,
including the
mission name,
location, purpose
and its impact on
the local tribes.
Summary uses
complete
sentences and
correct grammar.
Summary uses
correct
punctuation and
capitalization,
but may contain
a few spelling
errors.
Summary
shows careful
work that is easy
to read.

Summary may
be missing some
of the required
information
(name, location,
purpose, impact)
OR may contain
some inaccurate
information.
Summary may
contain a small
number of
grammatical
errors or
incomplete
sentences.
Summary may
contain some
errors in
capitalization,
punctuation, and
spelling.
Summary
appears rushed
and may
resemble a rough
draft.

Summary lacks
much of the
required
information
(name, location,
purpose, impact)
and contains
inaccurate
information.
Summary
contains several
grammatical
errors and/or
incomplete
sentences.
Summary
contains several
errors in
capitalization,
punctuations, and
spelling.
Summary
appears sloppy,
rushed, and may
be hard to read.

Excellent
4
The diorama
distinctly reflects
a typical mission
day
The diorama
was constructed
using a small
shoe box or
shipping box
Construction of
the diorama is
well planned,
highly detailed
and visually
appealing.
Work appears
to go above and
beyond the
minimum
requirements.

Good
3
The diorama
reflects a typical
mission day
The diorama
may slightly
exceed the size
limit but is
appropriate for
the diorama built
Construction of
the diorama is
detailed and
shows neat and
careful work
Work clearly
satisfies the basic
requirements

Satisfactory
2
The diorama
somewhat
reflects a typical
mission day
The diorama
may exceed the
size limit by
several inches.
Construction of
the diorama
includes few
details and shows
some care and
planning.
Work meets the
minimum
requirements.

Unsatisfactory
1
The diorama
does not reflect a
typical mission
day
The diorama
largely exceeds
the size limit and
is not appropriate
for the diorama
built.
Construction of
the diorama does
not include
details and shows
little care and
planning.
Work does not
meet the
minimum
requirements.

Final Grade

Excellent
4

Good
3

Satisfactory
2

Unsatisfactory
1