Standard 3: Exploration and Settlement of Florida

General Information
Number: SS.4.A.3
Title: Exploration and Settlement of Florida
Type: Standard
Subject: Social Studies
Grade: 4
Strand: American History

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Related Access Points

This cluster includes the following access points.

Independent

SS.4.A.3.In.0
Recognize a European explorer who came to Florida, such as Ponce de Leon, who came to find slaves and riches.
SS.4.A.3.In.1
Identify effects of European colonization on Native American tribes in Florida, such as slavery and new diseases.
SS.4.A.3.In.2
Recognize St. Augustine as the oldest permanent European settlement in the United States.
SS.4.A.3.In.3
Identify that the purpose of missions in Florida was to spread Christianity, the Spanish language, and style of dress to Native Americans.
SS.4.A.3.In.4
Identify that African slaves escaped to Fort Mose to live in freedom.
SS.4.A.3.In.5
Recognize effects of Spanish rule in early Florida, such as names of cities, agriculture, and weapons.
SS.4.A.3.In.6
Identify different nations that controlled Florida, such as Spain or England.
SS.4.A.3.In.7
Identify that the Seminole tribe went to the Everglades to hide from soldiers trying to force them to leave Florida.
SS.4.A.3.In.8
Recognize that Spain signed an agreement (treaty) to make Florida a United States territory.
SS.4.A.3.In.9
Recognize that the Seminole tribe wanted to stay in Florida, but the United States fought wars against them and forced them to leave.

Supported

SS.4.A.3.Su.0
Recognize a European explorer who came to Florida, such as Ponce de Leon.
SS.4.A.3.Su.1
Recognize an effect of European colonization on Native American tribes in Florida, such as slavery.
SS.4.A.3.Su.2
Recognize that St. Augustine is an old settlement.
SS.4.A.3.Su.3
Recognize that a purpose of the missions in Florida was to spread Christianity to Native Americans.
SS.4.A.3.Su.4
Recognize that African slaves went to Fort Mose to be free.
SS.4.A.3.Su.5
Recognize an effect of Spanish rule in early Florida, such as names of cities, agriculture, or weapons.
SS.4.A.3.Su.6
Recognize a nation that controlled Florida, such as Spain.
SS.4.A.3.Su.7
Recognize that the Seminole tribe went to live in the Everglades.
SS.4.A.3.Su.8
Recognize that Spain gave Florida back to the United States.
SS.4.A.3.Su.9
Recognize that the United States fought wars against the Seminole tribe.

Participatory

SS.4.A.3.Pa.0
Recognize that people came to Florida long ago.
SS.4.A.3.Pa.1
Recognize differences between Europeans and Native Americans.
SS.4.A.3.Pa.2
Recognize that people live together in the same location (settlement).
SS.4.A.3.Pa.3
Recognize that people live together in the same location (settlement).
SS.4.A.3.Pa.4
Recognize an aspect of freedom.
SS.4.A.3.Pa.5
Recognize a Spanish influence in Florida.
SS.4.A.3.Pa.6
Recognize that different groups of people lived in Florida long ago.
SS.4.A.3.Pa.7
Recognize a reason for moving (migration).
SS.4.A.3.Pa.8
Recognize that Florida is part of the United States.
SS.4.A.3.Pa.9
Recognize that people fight against each other in a war.

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Seminole Origins and Migration Into Florida:

This lesson introduces major themes, events, and individuals in Seminole history using primary sources from the collections of the State Library and Archives of Florida.The purpose of this lesson is to introduce students to the origins of the Seminole Indians and their migration into Florida.

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The Causes and Effects of the Seminole Wars:

The purpose of this lesson is to introduce students to the causes and effects of the Seminole Wars. This lesson introduces major themes, events, and individuals in Seminole history using primary sources from the collections of the State Library and Archives of Florida.The purpose of this lesson is to introduce students to the origins of the Seminole Indians and their migration into Florida.

Type: Lesson Plan

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