Lesson Plan, Evergreen Cemetery: Civic Engagement and Historical Cemeteries

Author

Hillary Van Dyke

Files

Publication Date

9-10-2024

Abstract

A two-day high school lesson plan that examines the civic and historical significance of Evergreen Cemetery in St. Petersburg, Florida. Students analyze newspaper articles from 1914 to 1987 to trace public attitudes and preservation efforts, then collaborate on designing community service projects. Activities culminate in formal letters to local government advocating for cemetery remembrance as a civic responsibility.

Keywords

African Americans, Cemeteries, Public history, Civic engagement (Education), African Americans--Education--History, Education, Evergreen cemetery

Extent

16 pages

Geographic Location

Pinellas County (Fla.); St. Petersburg (Fla.)

Language

English

Digital Date

2024

Media Type

Lesson plans

Format

Digital only

Note

Originally designed to support Florida Social Studies Standards SS.912.A.1.2, SS.912.CG.2.3, and SS.912.CG.2.7. Designed for 10–12 grade social studies classrooms; total duration approximately 180 minutes.

Type

Article

Recommended Citation

Van Dyke, Hillary, "Lesson Plan, Evergreen Cemetery: Civic Engagement and Historical Cemeteries" (2024). Browse All Cemetery Education Lesson Plans. 3.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/aabg_cemetery_lessons_all/3