Learning Goals
Students will be able to investigate California historical sources about one major event, people, and place to explain how it changed communities over time.
Students will be able to identify and describe who, what, when, where, and why in a California history event using notes from maps, images, and short texts.
Students will be able to compare perspectives from people connected to a California historical event and explain how different experiences shaped the event.
Students will be able to write accurate captions, labels, and a short explanatory paragraph about a California historical event using researched facts and source evidence.
Students will be able to create and revise a scene script that uses historical facts and character choices to tell a California history story for an audience.
Students will be able to use voice, movement, facial expression, and stage directions to portray a historical character in a clear and believable way.
Students will be able to collaborate with peers to plan, rehearse, and improve a group historical scene based on feedback.
Products
California History Research Portfolio and Character Prototype Packet
Each student creates a research portfolio with notes, source-based captions, a short explanatory paragraph, and a simple character or scene prototype that shows how the historical event will be represented. The packet proves individual understanding of the California history topic and how research informed a possible performance idea.
Time-Travel California History Play and Exhibit Board
Teams perform a short time-travel scene and present a shared exhibit board with a clear problem or event focus, historical facts, labels, captions, and visuals. The final presentation shows how individual research and prototypes were combined into a collaborative performance for families and community members.
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