Description
The proximity of Tampa and Key West, Florida to the island of Cuba, and how their geographic locations played a major part in the Spanish American War. In this lesson, students will transfer/combine historical data from different sources to create a representative map, developing a deeper understanding of the connections between Tampa and Cuba and practicing their mapping skills.
(This lesson plan is designed for two days or can be used for a block schedule)
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HO2.Cuba US Naval Operations 1898.docx (383 kB)
HO3.Timeline Spanish American War.docx (1069 kB)
HO4.Cards.docx (16 kB)
Main Map Spanish American War.docx (151 kB)
timeline_spanish_american_war.jpg (1055 kB)
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Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education Commons, Junior High, Intermediate, Middle School Education and Teaching Commons, Latin American Languages and Societies Commons, Pre-Elementary, Early Childhood, Kindergarten Teacher Education Commons
Lesson 6: Mapping the Spanish American War
The proximity of Tampa and Key West, Florida to the island of Cuba, and how their geographic locations played a major part in the Spanish American War. In this lesson, students will transfer/combine historical data from different sources to create a representative map, developing a deeper understanding of the connections between Tampa and Cuba and practicing their mapping skills.
(This lesson plan is designed for two days or can be used for a block schedule)
