Expedition Florida

Students will imagine being among Juan Ponce de León’s crew when they first landed on the coast of modern-day Florida in this science and civics integrated lesson plan. They will conduct their own expedition to explore a location on campus to observe living things. In the process, students will learn about the first European exploration and naming of the state of Florida as well as the annual celebration that commemorates it on Pascua Florida Day.

Resource ID#: 199165 Type: Lesson Plan

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Subject(s): Social Studies, Science

Grade Level(s): 1

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Interactive Whiteboard, LCD Projector, Microsoft Office

Instructional Time: 45 Minute(s)

Keywords: living, nonliving, Pascua Florida Day, Florida, Ponce de Leon, expedition, explore, explorers

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan, Worksheet, Video/Audio/Animation

Instructional Design Framework(s): Learning Cycle (e.g., 5E)

Resource Collection: STEM Lesson plans - Grades K-5

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