Lesson Plan, Zion Cemetery: Forgotten Black Cemeteries in Florida

Author

Hillary Van Dyke

Files

Publication Date

9-10-2024

Abstract

A lesson plan for high school social studies classrooms that explores the legacy and erasure of historically Black cemeteries in Florida through the case of Zion Cemetery. Students watch a 60 Minutes documentary, engage in structured discussion, and develop a group preservation project plan focused on community awareness and historical memory. The lesson highlights the impact of segregation, systemic neglect, and redevelopment on sacred burial grounds and encourages civic participation in local preservation efforts.

Keywords

Cemeteries, African Americans, Segregation, Community organization, Historic preservation

Extent

5 pages

Geographic Location

Hillsborough County (Fla.); Tampa (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.A.2.5, SS.912.A.2.6, and SS.912.G.4. Designed for 10–12 grade social studies classrooms; total duration approximately 90 minutes.

Type

Article

Recommended Citation

Van Dyke, Hillary, "Lesson Plan, Zion Cemetery: Forgotten Black Cemeteries in Florida" (2024). Browse All Cemetery Education Lesson Plans. 5.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/aabg_cemetery_lessons_all/5