NH187: This unit examines the complex interactions between the Spanish missionaries and native populations of California. Lessons address the romantic view of missions, initial encounters between natives and the Spanish, and life in the missions. The primary source material aims to help students consider all perspectives. A "Resource CD" includes three powerpoint presentations and "pdf" versions of all handouts.

Grade 4+

Lessons

Lesson One: California Missions Romanticized

Lesson Two: Encounters

Lesson Three: Mission Life

Lesson Four: Perspectives Over Time