CALIFORNIA MISSION MODEL CHOICE BOARD

This year you will have the opportunity to research and create a mission report! You will be completing a written research report as well as
creating a visual representation. See the choice board below with the options you may choose from! Choose ONE type of model.

THREE-DIMENSIONAL MINI MODEL MINECRAFT MISSION

Create a three-dimensional mini model of your mission! Get
creative with what materials you use; remember that this is
your project (not an adult’s)!
● The base of the project guidelines are approximately
12”by 18”.
● Kits may not be used, but you may purchase accessories
at the craft store to help you complete the details of
your mission project (trees, mini animals, people,
building materials, etc.).
● Suggested materials for building:
○ Flour and water paste
○ Clay
○ Small boxes
○ Paper-Mache’
○ Cardboard
○ Wood
○ Styrofoam
○ Lasagna noodles
● Other items may be added such as bushes, trees, bells,
fountains, and ground coverings.
● Be creative! Some materials to think about using are
beans, seeds, small twigs and branches, tiny silk flowers,
noodles, corn, sticks, moss, bells, or toothpicks.
● The name of the mission as well as your name need to
be displayed.
● Don’t forget to label each room of your mission!
Create a Minecraft model that is visually interesting,
stimulating, and imparts any valid information to inform your
audience about your mission. You will need to include the
name of the mission, your name, build your mission using the
materials and tools within Minecraft, and incorporate
landscaping to enhance the Mission and its qualities.
You will be scored on the following items:
● Mission’s Structure & Architecture:
○ Were you able to closely match the structure and
the look of your Mission?
● Mission’s Grounds & Buildings: Did you include the
following?
○ Cemetery
○ Fountain
○ Native Americans
○ Bell Tower
○ Pasture and Farm
○ Church
○ Priests Quarters
○ Plant Vegetation and Landscape
○ Animals
● Mission’s Life
○ Does your mission show evidence of the type of
work that was done at your Mission? (ex: farming,
agriculture, and basket making etc. )
● Special Features
○ Does your Mission showcase special features that
are only at your Mission?

Digital tool: Minecraft

 CALIFORNIA MISSION MODEL CHOICE BOARD
DIGITAL PRESENTATION
Create a digital presentation that is visually interesting,
stimulating, and imparts any valid information to inform your
audience about your mission. You will need to include the
name of the mission, your name, and various slides highlighting
different aspects of your report.
1. 1. Create a slide representing each paragraph of your
mission report. (This will include four slides with bullet
point information from that paragraph).
2. Create a slide representing the layout of the mission
(with labels).
3. Create a slide featuring a graphic organizer to illustrate
some aspect of your mission.
a. The graph can be a circle graph (parts of a
whole), a bar graph (comparing one thing to
another), or a pictograph (showing the number of
items)
b. Ideas for the graph:
i. Various parts of the mission
ii. Population at the mission (ratio of Native
Americans to Priests)
iii. Various jobs on the mission
4. Slides of interesting facts of the mission.
5. Extra pictures with captions of the mission.
a. If you are able, visit your mission and take
pictures of your trip! You may also use images
from the mission site.
6. When complete, there will need to be a minimum of 7
slides. The slide show will be presented to the class.
Suggested sites/apps: Google slides or Canva
DIGITAL DIAGRAM & MISSION MAP
Create a digital diagram of your mission’s layout. You will also
be tasked with creating a digital map of California that shows
the location of your mission as well as the other twenty!
Digital Diagram Requirements:
● Main building layout (remember to only draw the
original mission; do NOT include new additions)
● Mission’s Grounds & Buildings: Did you include the
following?
○ Cemetery
○ Kitchen
○ Bell Tower
○ Pasture and Farm
○ Church
○ Priests Quarters
○ Plant Vegetation and Landscape
○ Stables
● Special Features
○ Does your Mission showcase special features or
rooms that are only at your Mission?
● Your drawing must be done to scale. Pay attention to
measurements. See Ms. Patterson for help and to check
for accuracy!
Digital California Mission Map Requirements:
● All 21 missions must be labeled on your map
● Indicate which one is yours (be creative!)
● Don’t forget to include appropriate landforms
(mountains & bodies of water)
Suggested site/app: Procreate