Last updated: March 15, 2023
Lesson Plan
Native American and European Encounters
- Grade Level:
- Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
- Subject:
- Literacy and Language Arts,Math,Social Studies
- Lesson Duration:
- 60 Minutes
- Common Core Standards:
- 4.RI.1, 4.RI.2, 4.RI.3, 4.RI.4, 4.RI.5, 4.RI.6, 4.RI.7, 4.RI.8, 1.W.3, 1.W.4, 1.W.5
- State Standards:
- Florida NGSSS for Social Studies
SS.4.A.1.1
SS.4.A.1.2
SS.4.A.3.2
SS.4.A.3.6
SS.4.A.3.7 - Thinking Skills:
- Understanding: Understand the main idea of material heard, viewed, or read. Interpret or summarize the ideas in own words. Analyzing: Break down a concept or idea into parts and show the relationships among the parts. Evaluating: Make informed judgements about the value of ideas or materials. Use standards and criteria to support opinions and views.
Essential Question
How were Timucua, Guale, and Apalache impacted by the arrival of the Spanish?
Objective
Describe the effects of European colonization on the Native Americans of Florida.
Background
Prepare for the lesson by reading about The Timucua: North Florida's Early People, Timucuan, and Who Built the Castillo.
Preparation
Review the materials and create digital copies or print copies for the students.
Materials
Download Guided Reading Worksheet
Download Document-Based Questions
Lesson Hook/Preview
The park has made short (less than 5 minute) music videos to introduce students to the park's resources and stories. For younger grades, watch Castillo de San Marcos: Where History Comes Alive and for older grades, watch Bittersweet History.
Procedure
Activity 1 (20-30 minutes): As a class read, Who Built the Castillo, and complete the Guided Reading Worksheet.
Activity 2: (20-30 minutes): As a class, analyze and answer the Document-Based Questions.
Assessment Materials
Consider using the Document-Based Essay Question Lesson.
Supports for Struggling Learners
Work with your exceptional student education or special education teachers to modify the lesson to meet the specific needs of your students with different abilities.
Enrichment Activities
Explore the Virtual Field Trip.
Additional Resources
For more resources for students and instructions for teachers for exploring northeast Florida's prehistory through biotechnology, visit FPAN - Timucuan Technology.
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