4th Grade California Missions Project
The students made miniature replicas of many of the 21 missions.
They used a wide variety of materials and spent part of last week working in groups on this project.
The fourth graders have been learning about California's rich history. Long ago, California was owned by Spain. The Spanish decided to send missionaries to California. Catholic priests or other church workers believed it was their duty to teach the Native Californians about Christianity and to teach them Spanish ways. But the missions also brought in people for the new colony in Alta, California. Spain hoped the missions would raise crops and make money for the colony.
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You should see it inside! |
Here there are seats. |
Students worked together. |
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Pieces yet to be assembled |
Lasagna Noodle Roof |
Almost Finished! |