When Mexico gained control of California from Spain, Californios needed to create a diseno to apply for a land grant in California. This was considered the Rancho Period of California History. Learning in person? Make a copy for each student.Distance or Hybrid Learning? Upload the background on Jamboard, Seesaw, or Peardeck and have your students create their own Rancho name, cattle brand, and diseno or map of their Rancho. Bring the time period to life in a fun, creative, realistic way!