Distance Learning

Cultural Legacy of Spanish Colonialism

Grade Level:
High School: Ninth Grade through Twelfth Grade
Subject:
Literacy and Language Arts,Social Studies
Common Core Standards:
9-10.WHST.2.a, 11-12.WHST.2.a
State Standards:
Florida State Standards:

Social Studies: SS.912.A.1; SS.912.W.1; SS.912.W.4.11; SS.912.W.4.12; SS.912.W.4.13; SS.912.H.3.1; SS.912.H.3.3

World Language: WL.K12.NM.6; WL.K12.NH.6; WL.K12.IL.6; WL.K12.IM.6; WL.K12.IH.6

Built by the Spanish in St. Augustine to defend Florida and the Atlantic trade route, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument preserves the oldest masonry fortification in the continental United States and interprets more than 450 years of cultural intersections.

Fort Matanzas National Monument preserves the fortified coquina watchtower, completed in 1742, which defended the southern approach to the Spanish military settlement of St. Augustine. It also protects approximately 300 acres of Florida coastal environment containing dunes, marsh, maritime forest, and associated flora and fauna, including threatened and endangered species.

How to Participate

Park rangers at Fort Matanzas National Monument are able to conduct live interactive classroom presentations through distance learning video conferences.This free program is a great way to introduce your students to this amazing national park. Email casa_education@nps.gov to schedule your class or learn more!

Objectives: 

Students will virtually explore the parks, listen to the ranger’s presentation, and answer discussion questions that help them understand the cultural legacy of Spanish colonialism. 

Program Length and Grade 

This 40-minute program is designed for students in high school Spanish or social studies classes. 

Before the Distance Learning Program 

  • Coordinate a date/time(s) for the program and share platform information with the park. 

  • Review the Curriculum Materials available online for pre/post activities. 

  • Physically or digitally prepare the student worksheet attached at the bottom of this webpage. 

During the Distance Learning Program

  • Materials needed: physical or digital version of the worksheet and something to record answers with. 

  • The teacher is responsible for classroom management during the program. This includes calling on students throughout the program and helping to ensure that their answers and comments are understood by all. The teacher is also responsible for facilitating the questions at the end of the program. 

  • The park ranger will use onscreen visuals, questioning, and storytelling to support curriculum standards and connect with the students' experiences. 

After the Distance Learning Program 

 

Materials

Identify the cultural legacy of Spanish colonialism in St. Augustine Florida.

Download Student Worksheet

Possible answers to the student worksheet.

Download Answer Key

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Last updated: March 15, 2023