Grades 3-5
History Mysteries
(specifically targeting the 4th grade)
History Mysteries addresses the Social Studies curriculum objectives
through four different programs that examine important themes in Florida
history. Students engage in activities role-playing and hands-on experiences
with artifacts. These programs incorporate standards that address skill
tested on the FCAT.
Making a Living in Florida
Explore the ways various groups of people have earned a living in South
Florida: Seminoles in the Everglades, Key West settlers and Miami homesteaders.
Florida Lifestyles
Examine the lifestyles of prehistoric Miamians, Seminole Indians and
South Florida homesteaders.
Florida Under Five Flags
Learn about the various nations that have controlled the state throughout
its history and explore the reasons various groups had for migrating to
Florida.
Transportation in Florida
Investigate the impact of transportation on South Florida history and
Miami's position as a "gateway"city.
SS.A.1.2.1, SS.A.1.2.3. SS.A.3.2.4, SS.A. 4.2.1, SS.A.4.2.2, SS.A.4.2.5,
SS.A.4.2.6, SS.A.5.2.7, SS.A.5.2.7, SS.A.6.2.1, SS.A.6.2.2, SS.A.6.2.3,
SS.A.6.2.4, SS.A.6.2.5, SS.A.6.2.6, SS.A.6.2.7, SS.B.1.2.4, SS.B.2.2.2,
SS.B.2.2.3, SS.B.2.2.4, SC.G.2.2.3, SC.H.1.2.5, SC.H.3.2.1, SC.H.3.2.4,
LA.A.1.2.2, LA.A.1.2.3, LA.A.2.2.1, LA.A.2.2.8, LA.B.1.2.1, LA.B.2.2.1,
LA.B.2.2.3, LA.C.1.2.1, LA.C.1.2.5, LA.C.2.2.2, MA.A.3.2.2, MA.A.3.2.3,
MA.A.1.2.3, MA.B.1.2.1, MA.B. 1.2.2
Passages Map
Travel back in time as you trace the various passages made by Africans
in the Diaspora. Explore the rich culture of West Africa, particularly
the great kingdom of Mali, and re-enact the fourteenth century pilgrimage
of Mansa Musa on a floor-sized map. Tour the museum's gallery discussing
the Middle Passage and the forced migration of West Africans to the new
world. See artifacts from a slave ship and learn about resistance to slavery.
Students will discuss the civil rights movement and the role of African
Americans in South Florida history.
SS.A.1.2.1, SS.A.1.2.2, SS.A.2.2.1, SS.A.2.2.6, SS.A.3.2.4, SS.A.4.2.1,
SS.A.4.2.2, SS.A.4.2.5, SS.A.6.2.3, SS.A.6.2.4, SS.A.6.2.5, SS.A.6.2.6,
SS.B.1.2.1, SS.B.1.2.3, SS.B.1.2.4, MA.A.3.2.2, MA.A.3.2.3, MA.A.1.2.3,
MA.B.1.2.1, MA.B. 1.2.2, LA.A.1.2.2, LA.A.1.2.3, LA.A.2.2.1, LA.A.2.2.8,
LA.B.1.2.1, LA.B.2.2.1, LA.B.2.2.3, LA.C.1.2.1, LA.C.1.2.5, LA.C.2.2.2
Archaeology: Dig History!
Uncover the past and dig up pieces of history during this two-part program.
Stroll through the museum's pre-historic gallery, First Arrivals. Learn
about the discovery of the Miami Circle and examine artifacts found at
the site. Students will have the opportunity to engage in an actual excavation
and discover artifacts, using fundamental archaeological methods and tools.
$285 for a two-hour program for 20 students.
SS.A.1.2.1, SS.A.1.2.3, SS.A.6.2.2, SS.A.6.2.5, SS.A.6.2.6, SS.B.1.2.2,
SS.B.2.2.2, SS.B.2.2.3, SS.B.2.2.4, SC.A.1.2.1, SC.D.1.2.4, SC.D.1.2.5,
SC.H.1.2.1, SC.H.1.2.2, SC.H.1.2.3, SC.H.1.2.4, SC.H.1.2.5, SC.H.3.2.1,
SC.H.3.2.2, SC.H.3.2.4, MA.A.3.2.2, MA.A.3.2.3, MA.A.1.2.3, MA.B.1.2.1,
MA.B. 1.2.2, LA.A.1.2.2, LA.A.1.2.3, LA.A.2.2.1, LA.A.2.2.8, LA.B.1.2.1,
LA.B.2.2.1, LA.B.2.2.3, LA.C.1.2.1, LA.C.1.2.5, LA.C.2.2.2
Seminole/Miccosukee Discovery*
Experience the fascinating world of the Seminole and Miccosukee Indians.
Discover the lifestyles, customs and beliefs of South Florida's Native
Americans as you dress up in traditional costumes, study artifacts and
recreate a Green Corn Dance. Students will gain a better understanding
of the unique culture of the Seminoles and Miccosukees, as well as the
adaptation of these groups to the Everglades environment.
SS.A.1.2.1, SS.A.2.2.3, SS.A.3.2.2, SS.A.6.2.3, SS.A.6.2.6, SS.A.6.2.7,
SS.B.2.2.2, SS.B.2.2.3, SS.B.2.2.4, MA.A.3.2.2, MA.A.3.2.3, MA.A.1.2.3,
MA.B.1.2.1, MA.B. 1.2.2, LA.A.1.2.2, LA.A.1.2.3, LA.A.2.2.1, LA.A.2.2.8,
LA.B.1.2.1, LA.B.2.2.1, LA.B.2.2.3, LA.C.1.2.1, LA.C.1.2.5, LA.C.2.2.2
World Map*
Embark on a journey to other lands as you travel around the world on
a room-sized map. Create a three-dimensional world with the use of artifacts
and props as you learn about the wildlife, environment, music and culture
of different countries and regions. Students will explore basic geography,
while examining the diverse environments and cultures found all over the
globe.
SS.A.1.2.1, SS.A.1.2.2, SS.A.1.2.3, SS.A.3.2.4, SS.A.3.2.4, SC.D.1.2.2,
MA.A.3.2.2, MA.A.3.2.3, MA.A.1.2.3, MA.B.1.2.1, MA.B. 1.2.2, LA.A.1.2.2,
LA.A.1.2.3, LA.A.2.2.1, LA.A.2.2.8, LA.B.1.2.1, LA.B.2.2.1, LA.B.2.2.3,
LA.C.1.2.1, LA.C.1.2.5, LA.C.2.2.2
Explorer Map*
Follow in the wake of great explorers as you cross the world's oceans
on a giant floor map. Retrace the routes followed by early European traders,
Spanish conquistadors and others. Identify changes in navigational tools
and techniques over time, as you explore the relationship between science
and history. Students will gain geographic understanding of the world
while learning about European exploration to the "New World."
SS.A.1.2.1, SS.A.2.2.1, SS.A.2.2.2, S.A.2.2.6, SS.A.3.2.4, SS.A.4.2.1,
SS.A.4.2.2, SS.B.1.2.1, SS.B.1.2.3, SS.B.1.2.4, MA.A.3.2.2, MA.A.3.2.3,
MA.A.1.2.3, MA.B.1.2.1, MA.B. 1.2.2, LA.A.1.2.2, LA.A.1.2.3, LA.A.2.2.1,
LA.A.2.2.8, LA.B.1.2.1, LA.B.2.2.1, LA.B.2.2.3, LA.C.1.2.1, LA.C.1.2.5,
LA.C.2.2.2, SC.C.1.2.1, SC.C.2.2.2, SC.D.1.2.2, SC.E.2.2.1, SC.H.3.2.4
Caribbean Map*
Investigate South Florida's island neighbors as you look carefully at
the complex history and
geography of the Caribbean. Focus on several Caribbean national groups
with a strong presence in Florida, including Cubans, Haitians and Jamaicans.
Students will explore these distinctive cultures through dance, music
and food.
SS.A.3.2.4, SS.A.4.2.1, SS.A.4.2.2, SS.B.1.2.1, SS.B.1.2.3, SS.B.1.2.4,
MA.A.3.2.2, MA.A.3.2.3, MA.A.1.2.3, MA.B.1.2.1, MA.B. 1.2.2, LA.A.1.2.2,
LA.A.1.2.3, LA.A.2.2.1, LA.A.2.2.8, LA.B.1.2.1, LA.B.2.2.1, LA.B.2.2.3,
LA.C.1.2.1, LA.C.1.2.5, LA.C.2.2.2
Native American Map*
Compare the Native Americans of South Florida and the Caribbean to those
inhabiting the rest of North America. Examine native cultures from the
Northwest Coast, Great Plains, Eastern Woodlands and the Southwest. Students
will learn about each culture's environment and find out how this influenced
their lifestyles and customs.
SS.A.1.2.1, SS.A.1.2.2, SS.A.2.2.3, SS.A.3.2.2, SS.B.1.2.1, SS.B.1.2.3,
SS.B.1.2.4 MA.A.3.2.2, MA.A.3.2.3, MA.A.1.2.3, MA.B.1.2.1, MA.B. 1.2.2,
LA.A.1.2.2, LA.A.1.2.3, LA.A.2.2.1, LA.A.2.2.8, LA.B.1.2.1, LA.B.2.2.1,
LA.B.2.2.3, LA.C.1.2.1, LA.C.1.2.5, LA.C.2.2.2, SC.G.1.2.2, SC.G.2.2.1,
SC.G.2.2.2, SC.G.2.2.3, SC.H.3.2.1
U.S. Map*
Travel around the U.S. from sea to shining sea on a large floor map as
you investigate immigration, exploration and settlement across the country.
Students will explore
Florida's relationship to other states, while comparing and contrasting
the history, environment, natural resources and geography of diverse regions.
SS.A.1.2.1, SS.A.1.2.2, SS.A.2.2.3, SS.A.3.2.2, SS.A.6.2.2, SS.B.1.2.1,
SS.B.1.2.3, SS.B.1.2.4 MA.A.3.2.2, MA.A.3.2.3, MA.A.1.2.3, MA.B.1.2.1,
MA.B. 1.2.2, LA.A.1.2.2, LA.A.1.2.3, LA.A.2.2.1, LA.A.2.2.8, LA.B.1.2.1,
LA.B.2.2.1, LA.B.2.2.3, LA.C.1.2.1, LA.C.1.2.5, LA.C.2.2.2
Florida Map*
Get curious about the varied geography of the Sunshine State. Combine
history, geography and ecology to discover the differences between Florida's
diverse regions. Students will better understand the differences in climate,
natural resources, ecology, flora and fauna, lifestyles, environmental
and physical characteristics of each of the state's regions.
SS.A.6.2.2, SS.A.6.2.6, SS.B.1.2.1, SS.B.1.2.3, SS.B.1.2.4, SS.B.2.2.2,
SS.B.2.2.3, SS.B.2.2.4 MA.A.3.2.2, MA.A.3.2.3, MA.A.1.2.3, MA.B.1.2.1,
MA.B. 1.2.2,LA.A.1.2.2, LA.A.1.2.3, LA.A.2.2.1, LA.A.2.2.8, LA.B.1.2.1,
LA.B.2.2.1, LA.B.2.2.3, LA.C.1.2.1, LA.C.1.2.5, LA.C.2.2.2
Miami's Multicultural Neighborhoods Map*
Explore Miami's diverse neighborhoods and learn how they have evolved
with the continuous arrival of different peoples from around the world,
each with distinctive cultural traditions. Students will learn about the
characteristics that make our community unique and dynamic as they experience
diverse music, dance, languages and cuisine.
SS.A.6.2.1, SS.A.6.2.2, SS.A.6.2.4, SS.A.6.2.5, SS.A.6.2.6, MA.A.3.2.2,
MA.A.3.2.3, MA.A.1.2.3, MA.B.1.2.1, MA.B. 1.2.2, LA.A.1.2.2, LA.A.1.2.3,
LA.A.2.2.1,.LA.A.2.2.8, LA.B.1.2.1, LA.B.2.2.1, LA.B.2.2.3, LA.C.1.2.1,
LA.C.1.2.5, LA.C.2.2.2
South Florida Environmental Map*
Investigate South Florida's environmental history and the flora and fauna
of three important habitats: the ridge, the coast and the wetlands. Students
will discover how and why the environment has changed over time, discuss
forces that threaten it and propose preservation solutions.
SS.B.1.2.1, SS.B.1.2.4, SS.B.2.2.2, SS.B.2.2.3, SS.B.2.2.4, SC.1.2.1,
SC.B.2.2.1, SC.B.2.2.2, SC.B.2.2.3, SC.D.1.2.3, SC.D.1.2.4, SC.D.1.2.5,
SC.D.2.2.1, SC.F.1.2.2, SC.F. 1.2.3, SC.G.1.2.2, SC.G.1.2.3, SC.G.1.2.4,
SC.G.1.2.5, SC.G.1.2.6, SC.G.1.2.7, SC.G.2.2.1, SC.G.2.2.2, SC.G.2.2.3,
MA.A.3.2.2, MA.A.3.2.3, MA.A.1.2.3, MA.B.1.2.1, MA.B. 1.2.2, LA.A.1.2.2,
LA.A.1.2.3, LA.A.2.2.1, LA.A.2.2.8, LA.B.1.2.1, LA.B.2.2.1, LA.B.2.2.3,
LA.C.1.2.1,
LA.C.1.2.5, LA.C.2.2.2
*These programs can take place at the museum or your school site.
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