SS.3.A.1.1

Students will be able to analyze sources to gain a better understanding of historical events and concepts, differentiate between primary and secondary sources, identify examples of primary and secondary sources related to voting and elections. Class discussion will include significance of each resource and the importance of voting and elections and why there are things in different languages.

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In this lesson plan, students will begin an engagement activity where the teacher shows an image of the Washington Monument and students will be asked it's symbolism. Then students will take a gallery walk of images and discuss what they see or have read and record their information on a worksheet. The teacher will introduce the terms “primary source” and “secondary source” along with the definition for each. The teacher will share examples of both primary and secondary sources and engage students in conversation about the examples. For a review of the lesson, students will be divided into groups of 3 or 4, and each group will be given a deck of cards (source examples) and sort them into primary source or secondary source categories. As a closing, students will discuss how they categorized their cards and to check for understanding of the lesson, students will complete an exit ticket.

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Students will examine a primary source (photograph) of a significant event related to Juneteenth Day and read a secondary source (summary history text) describing the history of the holiday and other pertinent information. They will answer questions about the primary and secondary source materials. Teachers will lead students in a class discussion about holidays and how to identify patriotic holidays.

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Students will examine a primary source of a significant event related to Constitution Day and read a secondary source describing the history of the holiday and other pertinent information. They will answer questions about the primary and secondary source materials. Teachers will lead students in a class discussion about holidays and how to identify patriotic holidays.

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Students will examine a primary source (photograph) of a significant event related to or depicting Independence Day and read a secondary source (summary history text) describing the history of the holiday and other pertinent information. They will answer questions about the primary and secondary source materials. Teachers will lead students in class discussion about holidays and how to identify patriotic holidays.

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Students will examine a primary source related to Medal of Honor Day and read a secondary source (summary history text) describing the history of the holiday and other pertinent information. They will answer questions about the primary and secondary source materials. Teachers will lead students in class discussion about holidays and how to identify patriotic holidays.

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Students will examine a primary source photograph related to Veterans Day and read a secondary source describing the history and meaning of the holiday. They will answer questions about the primary and secondary source materials. Teachers will lead students in a class discussion about holidays and how to identify patriotic holidays.

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In this lesson, students will analyze a primary source photo and read a secondary source article about Josiah T. Walls, the first African American elected to the U.S. Congress from Florida.

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Students will learn about the history of using fireworks in Independence Day celebrations, recognizing that exploding fireworks are a source of both light and heat. They will explore primary and secondary sources to explain how our current firework celebrations reflect John Adams’ vision of "illuminations from one end of this continent to the other," as well as the inherent risks of fireworks in this integrated lesson plan.

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The purpose of this lesson is for the students to recognize Mount Rushmore and the Washington Monument as man-made landmarks that are symbols of the United States. The students will write an opinion piece about which landmark, Mount Rushmore or the Washington Monument, most represents the United States.

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Students will examine a primary source (photograph) of a significant event related to or depicting Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and read a secondary source (summary history text) describing the history of the holiday and other pertinent information. They will answer questions about the primary and secondary source materials. Teachers will lead students in class discussion about holidays and how to identify patriotic holidays.

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In this lesson, students will analyze a primary source photo and read a secondary source article about William Dunn Moseley, the first governor of the state of Florida.

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In this lesson, students will analyze a primary source photo and read a secondary source article about William Pope Duval, the first non-military governor of the Territory of Florida.

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In this lesson, students will learn the meaning of the terms volunteer and volunteerism, analyze primary sources related to volunteerism, and identify different ways they can volunteer in their community or at school.

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Students will plan and write a Scratch coding program to explain how various elements on the Great Seal of the State of Florida represent Florida. After reviewing the various elements included in the Great Seal of the State of Florida, students will create a Scratch coding program that describes the importance of at least one element on the Great Seal. Students will be required to use at least one sprite, a background, narration, and any animations they choose in their block-based coding program

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In this lesson plan, students will explain how the U.S. Constitution’s Preamble establishes the purpose and fulfills the need for government by identifying examples of how the government protects rights, provides security, and offers services.

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Students will analyze a photo of the Great Seal of the State of Florida and investigate the significance of various elements included in the Great Seal of the State of Florida. Students will identify and create a drawing of various elements of the seal that help explain the significance of the Great Seal of the State of Florida as a symbol of the Florida.

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Students will identify the significant elements on the Great Seal of the State of Florida that represent the state of Florida and its history. Students will then examine the Great Seal of the State of Florida’s artistic aspects and create a watercolor drawing of it.  

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In this lesson plan, students with recognize that government in the United States has local, state, and national levels. Students will recognize the responsibilities each level of government has in their lives by evaluating the actions of each level in relationship to each other, against the backdrop of services and needs of their community. 

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In this lesson plan, students will learn about the importance and responsibility of voting in elections. Students will conduct and analyze their own elections in class. 

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In this lesson plan, students will compare and contrast the structure of the U.S. and Florida Constitutions. Students will complete a stations activity to learn about the function and powers of the national and state government.

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In this lesson plan, students will explore the history and meaning behind the celebration of Constitution Day and explain how the Constitution impacts our lives today. 

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In this lesson, students will become fluent with recognizing U.S. symbols and documents. Students will play a matching game and at the end of the game students will be more familiar with historical figures, symbols, documents, and current government facts.

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Students use technology every day, but do they ever stop and wonder about the inventors who made certain technology possible? This lesson encourages students to investigate three American inventors-Alexander Graham Bell, George Washington Carver, and Stephanie Kwolek-through research and readings of their biographies. As students read, gather, and present information about Bell, Carver, and Kwolek, they learn how this trio's inventions changed and shaped America's past and influenced the future of technology.

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