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		Introduction In this lesson the students will learn about the location, physical setting and the major individuals and / or groups that founded Old Shasta, a local historical landmark. Subject: History Topic: Old Shasta  Grade Level: 3 Return to top Standards Addressed 5.4.2. Identify the major individuals and groups responsible for the founding of Old Shasta.  Return to top Instructional Objectives 1. The student will identify and write 5 facts about Old Shasta. 2. The student will write a 3 page informational research paper about Old Shasta. 3. The student will create a poster that represents an area of interest surrounding Old Shasta. Return to top Student Activities Introductory Activity The students will complete a pretest about  Old Shasta.They will then participate in a whole class lesson about Old Shasta.     Return to top Enabling Activity(ies) The students will be allowed to conduct research with aide or teacher help using the internet, library or other resources. Return to top  Culminating Activity The students will create a poster and an accompanying report detailing facts about Old Shasta. Assessment The students overall grade will be based upon the overall sum of each the 3 graded instructional objectives. Each part will be graded by a rubric.  Return to top Results   Return to top Web Resources & Supplementary Materials Introductory Activity Shasta County Landmarks Little Old Shasta Cemetery The Legend of Big Foot Shasta Landmarks   Enabling Activity Internet research with aide or teachers help.   Culminating Activity The students will create a poster and an accompanying report detailing facts about Old Shasta. Return to top Rebecca L. Calkins Power Point Presentation Last Revised: 06/19/2001