Recognize symbols and individuals that represent Florida.
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| 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. |
| Living or Nonliving: Pascua Florida Day | 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. Students will use this experience to practice differentiating between living and non-living things. In the process, they 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. |
| Let's Celebrate Pascua Florida Day with Georgia O'Keeffe! | In this integrated lesson, students will recognize the symbolism of Pascua Florida Day and celebrate flowers by looking at artwork by Georgia O’Keeffe, who became famous painting them. They will then paint a close-up of a flower of their own using paper, pencil, washable markers, paintbrushes and water.
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| Creating Block Code for Pascua Florida Day: Part 2 Coding in Scratch | Students will create a simple Scratch coding program to explain how Pascua Florida Day is a symbol that represents Florida. Students will choose between provided backgrounds, sprites and write and voice their own narration. Students will use the paint editor tool or previously created images to add to their Scratch project. |
| Creating Block Code for Pascua Florida Day: Part 1 Researching and Planning | Students will explore information about the history and significance of Pascua Florida Day. After reading about Pascua Florida Day, students and teachers will highlight important information. Students will complete a coding planning sheet and practice creating flowers using a digital paint program. The coding planning sheet and digital artifacts will be used for the future creation of simple coding program using Scratch. |
| Recognizing Florida State Symbols - The Governor | In this lesson plan, students will identify the job and responsibilities of the governor and write a letter to the current Florida governor. |
| Recognizing Florida State Symbols - The State Motto and Seal | In this lesson plan, students will identify and explain some of Florida's state symbols. The will create a Florida state seal including the state motto and write the date of Pascua Florida Day. |
