There are never enough adults to help all the children. Thus, the more adults to assist the better. Coordinating with resouces such as museums, teachers from other schools, California Indians with tribal ties as guest speakers, storytellers,and a field trip to Mission Trails regional park could also be used as learning tools. Entry Level Skills and Knowledge Learners need to know encyclopedia and multi-media skills. They also must know how to gather information and put it in outline form.
Computer skills are also important because much of the information can be found on the internet.
Interest in the subject is vital to its success. I don't think it requires a lot of prior experience as much as dedication to the subject and how it's implemented. The first way to know if the lesson is effective or not is how enthusiastically the children will become while they work on this lesson. The evaluation process will be handled by the teacher as well as peers in the classroom. A rubris similar to the district's will be designed and produced by the classroom as a whole.