Gateways
Teaching the Easter Story
If you are looking for a secular approach to teaching about Easter, this may just be the resource for you. Pupils read a paraphrased text depicting the last supper, arrest, and crucifixion of Jesus Christ as told in the Bible,...
State of Florida
Florida Historical Resources: Florida History: Florida Quick Facts
A list of what is commonly called Fast Facts of a state: area, population, capital, geographical stats, government, history.
State of Florida
Florida State Department: Florida Kids
Learn about Florida's history, symbols, culture, and capitol all in one place.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Florida
Explore the diversity of the people of Florida. "Blast off" with space facts. Do you know where the first watermelon came from?
State of Florida
Florida Historical Resources: Florida History: The Capitol
Follow the history of Florida's state capital, Tallahassee. Presents early archival photos as well as photos of modern Tallahassee.
University of South Florida
A Short History of Florida: Ponce De Leon: Florida's First Spanish Explorer
Read about Juan Ponce de Leon, his exploration of Florida, and his fruitless search for the "Fountain of Youth."
State of Florida
Florida Historical Resources: Florida History: Exploration and Colonization
In the mid-1700s, the control of Florida moved back and forth between the Spanish and English. Learn about the historic events which contributed to this through this resource.
University of South Florida
Floripedia: A Florida Encyclopedia: De Narvaez, Panfilo
Information about the Spanish conquistador, Panfilo de Narvaez, taken from a 1904 book, A History of Florida. The page includes some recall questions interspersed with the original text.
50 States
50 States: Florida (Fl)
Find here a collection of links to information about the state of Florida. Categories include facts, government, geography, education, people, attractions, history, industry, and miscellaneous.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Florida Mouse
Hot, dry, sandy uplands in central and coastal Florida are habitats for prickly pear cactus, pocket gophers, gopher tortoises, and the Florida Mouse. Gopher tortoises dig long, deep burrows that provide homes for Florida Mice and as many...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Pallas's Mastiff Bat
This free-tailed bat prefers warm climates and is most commonly found in northern South America, Central America, and the Caribbean Islands. It is believed that several colonies that have been found roosting in buildings in the Florida...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Wagner's Mastiff Bat
Wagner's mastiff bat is considered endangered by the state of Florida, where habitat destruction and the use of pesticides may be contributing to its decline. It is a medium-sized bat with long, narrow wings. Learn more about the Eumops...
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