Social Studies

A. Time, Continuity, and Change [History]: 6. The student understands the history of Florida and its people.: 3-5: The student...

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understands reasons that immigrants came to Florida and the contributions of immigrants to the state,s history.

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understands the influence of geography on the history of Florida.

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knows the significant individuals, events, and social, political, and economic characteristics of different periods in Florida's history.

Battle of Olustee http://extlab1.entnem.ufl.edu/Olustee This is the homepage for the Battle of Olustee. The Battle of Olustee was the largest Civil War battle in the state of Florida. The Olustee Battlefield State Historic Site holds a reenactment annually in February. Visit this site to learn more about this battle and the reenactment details. Personal note: The reenactment is realistic and very worthwhile to visit.

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understands the perspectives of diverse cultural, ethnic, and economic groups with regard to past and current events in Florida,s history.

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knows how various cultures contributed to the unique social, cultural, economic, and political features of Florida.

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understands the cultural, social, and political features of Native American tribes in Florida,s history.

Activity: Make a Calusa Indian Mask

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understands the unique historical conditions that influenced the formation of the state and how statehood was granted.