Curated OER
Lue Gim Gong and the Development of the Frost Resistant Orange
Fourth graders read about Ben Franklin's invention and talk about other inventions they have heard about. They listen to the book about Lue Gim Gong and discuss what he had to go through at first when he came to America and chart the...
Curated OER
Strawberry Girl: Lesson 5
Young scholars read the book Strawberry Girl by Lois Lenski. In this literature lesson, students read chapters 8-15 and complete journal entries. They look at how life was in the 1890's.
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Aquaculture Science
Students research the different careers in aquaculture. In this aquaculture lesson students complete activities that include a PowerPoint presentation.
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Ecotourism in National Parks and Wilderness
Students research a wilderness or natural area and develop a plan for ecotourism.
Curated OER
Exploring the Objectives of the European Union
Students identify the members of the EU and brainstorm on how these countries would benefit by having an alliance. In groups, they examine the main objectives of the EU and present to the class.
Curated OER
Interview with Mary B. Billie, Seminole Doll Maker
Middle schoolers are introduced to the art of Seminole doll making. They view photos of Seminole dolls, listen to an interview with doll maker Mary B. Billie, answer questions about the interview and, using the presented information,...
Curated OER
Requiem The Song of the Murdered Jewish People
Students read poem The Song of the Murdered Jewish People, listen to Requiem based on poem, work on reading poem as music plays, discuss reasons for composer's musical choices, and investigate possibilities of performing a reading for an...
State Library-Florida
Florida Memory: Florida During World War Ii
A history of Florida during World War II with primary documents, photos, quizzes and lesson plans based on the "Sunshine State Standards for Social Studies."
State of Florida
Florida Historical Resources: Florida History: Florida Development
In this resource, the growth and development of Florida from the late 1800's until the Great Depression is the focus. Large scale agriculture, tourism, railway construction, and real estate were all highly successful during that time.
The Newberry Library
Newberry: Geography of Transportation: Map 12: Auto Trails of Florida, Ca. 1924
Lessons for students K-12 using historical maps teach students about the history of travel and tourism by car, identifying the technological and economic changes taking place in the 20th Century.
Other
Jerry Wilkinson: History of Key West
Did you know that in the earliest of times, Key West began as a coral forest under the sea water? Travel back in time and follow the rich detailed history of this region from its first inhabitants to its many economic resources to its...