ACTIVITIES FOR FLORIDA HISTORY, UNITED STATE'S HISTORY & WORLD HISTORY
The following lessons and links provide opportunities for students to use
technology as part of the Social Studies curriculum. Students enjoy using
the computer and online activities and still earn grades for school work.
*These activities and subsequent grades will supplement any missing
classroom assignments. Assignments will be graded according to
ability to follow instructions, neatness and organization and overall
effort/enthusiasm.
*STUDENTS MAY WISH TO CONSULT AN ADULT, PARENT, FRIEND OR SIBLING FOR HELP
IN COMPLETING THESE TASKS.
Link #1 U.S. History/ Link #2 World History
U.S. History - The Trail of Tears
A part of our history is the removal of thousands of Native-Americans from
their lands due to the high demand for land by European, white settlers.
This great removal and migration of Native Indians is known as the Trail of
Tears.
http://www.cr.nps.gov/nr/twhp/wwwlps/lessons/118trail/118getting.htm
World History - Landmarks of Civilization
The following activity can be completed with or without a partner. This
research-based assignment has students investigating some of the world's
most sophisticated and ancient structures.
GO TO Landmarks of Civilization
FLORIDA HISTORY - Florida Shipwrecks
EXAMINE TWO OF THE WORLD'S MOST PRECIOUS ARCHEOLOGICAL SITES! SHIPWRECKS!!
During the 18th century (1715 & 1733) Spain lost two extremely valuable
ships loaded with gold coins, silver, jewels, and other precious cargo,
including human life, to fierce hurricanes along the Atlantic Coast.
Directions: Uncover these mysteries by completing the tasks ahead. The
first task begins with the "click" below and other tasks are found by
pushing the "continue" button. Copy down the "URL" address at the top of
each assignment you complete. The "URL" is at the top of each page and
begins like this "http://www..." Next, copy or print out the questions
you are working on and any diagrams, pictures or photos that go along with
the questions. Include a cover page and staple the work together. You will
earn a grade for each activity completed. There are several different
activities.
Click here to begin your dive and uncover the mysteries of the past...
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