SS.1.CG.2.5

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Recognize symbols and individuals that represent Florida.

Clarifications

Clarification 1: Students will recognize that the state motto (“In God We Trust”) and the state day (Pascua Florida Day) are symbols that represent Florida.

Clarification 2: Students will identify the current Florida governor and recognize the governor as an individual who represents the state.

General Information
Subject Area: Social Studies
Grade: 1
Strand: Civics and Government (Starting 2023-2024)
Standard: Civic and Political Participation
Date Adopted or Revised: 07/21
Status: State Board Approved

Related Courses

This benchmark is part of these courses.
5021030: Social Studies Grade 1 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 - 2023, 2023 and beyond (current))
7721012: Access Social Studies - Grade 1 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2018, 2018 - 2023, 2023 and beyond (current))

Related Access Points

Alternate version of this benchmark for students with significant cognitive disabilities.
SS.1.CG.2.AP.5: Identify the governor as an individual who represents the state of Florida.

Related Resources

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Lesson Plans

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.

 

Type: Lesson Plan

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.

 

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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.

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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.

Type: Lesson Plan

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.

Type: Lesson Plan

Original Student Tutorial

Pascua Florida Day:

Use your imagination to experience what it may have been like to be a member of Ponce de Leon's crew as they arrived on the shores of Florida for the first time.  Make observations and discover the origin of Florida's name in this video.

Type: Original Student Tutorial

Teaching Idea

Grade 1 Civics Family Guide: Standard 2:

This Grade 1 Civics Family Guide provides some ideas and activities to support civics education when at home, out and about, and in the community. The activities provided align to the civics learning benchmarks within Standard 2 at this grade level.

Type: Teaching Idea

Student Resources

Vetted resources students can use to learn the concepts and skills in this benchmark.

Original Student Tutorial

Pascua Florida Day:

Use your imagination to experience what it may have been like to be a member of Ponce de Leon's crew as they arrived on the shores of Florida for the first time.  Make observations and discover the origin of Florida's name in this video.

Type: Original Student Tutorial

Parent Resources

Vetted resources caregivers can use to help students learn the concepts and skills in this benchmark.

Teaching Idea

Grade 1 Civics Family Guide: Standard 2:

This Grade 1 Civics Family Guide provides some ideas and activities to support civics education when at home, out and about, and in the community. The activities provided align to the civics learning benchmarks within Standard 2 at this grade level.

Type: Teaching Idea