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Lesson 1: Retracing the Steps of de León and de Soto

Amanda Colborne, Stewart Middle Magnet School, School District of Hillsborough County

Juan Ponce de León and Hernando de Soto both explored Florida in the 16th century. By reading short passages and annotating maps, students will learn more about these historic voyages.

Lesson 2: St. Augustine’s Turn Around: From a Small Town to a Tourist Destination for Presidents

Amanda Colborne, Stewart Middle Magnet School, School District of Hillsborough County

Once a small town with few residents, St. Augustine went through remarkable changes in the beginning of the 20th Century, transforming into a major tourist attraction. This lesson explores the transformation of St. Augustine from small town to major tourist attraction in the beginning of the 20th century.

Lesson 3: The Seminole Wars - A brief overview and the role of Black Seminoles

Amanda Colborne, Stewart Middle Magnet School, School District of Hillsborough County

The Seminole Wars in Florida were some of the costliest wars in American history. This lesson will explore those conflicts and will look specifically at the role Black Seminoles played during this time period.

Lesson 4: Changing Demographics means Changing Political Power

Amanda Colborne, Stewart Middle Magnet School, School District of Hillsborough County

The Hispanic population has been growing steadily in Florida for a number of years. In this lesson, students will consider how the U.S. government differentiates between “race” and “ethnicity” and will learn which countries of origin are represented most in Florida’s Latin American immigrants.

Lesson 5: “İHuelga!” (Strike!)

Bárbara C. Cruz, University of South Florida

Labor unions, workers’ rights, strikes, and boycotts all figure prominently Ybor City’s cigar manufacturing history. The strike of 1920-1921 serves as the focus of this lesson, shedding light on this important industry to Florida’s economy.