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California Missions Through Native American Perspectives Unit

Exploring California Indian History with the CIMCC CA Missions Native Website

HSS 4.2.1, HSS 4.2.5, RI.4.1, RI.4.7, RI.4.9, W.4.2, W.4.7, W.4.8, SL.4.1, SL.4.4, L.4.3

This unit explores the history and lasting impact of the California mission system through the lens California Native perspectives, using the California Indian Museum and Cultural Center’s CA Missions Native website. In Lesson 1, students: Explore California Indian history and culture before and during the mission period; Analyze the impact of the missions on Native American communities; and Use the CIMCC CA Missions Native website as a research tool to answer questions about California Indians.