Description
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.
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Handout 1
HO2 - Ponce de Leon Map.pdf (182 kB)
Handout 2
HO3 - de Soto Reading.pdf (67 kB)
HO4 - de Soto map.pdf (5 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 1: Retracing the Steps of de León and de Soto
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.
Comments
NCSS Themes:
Time, Continuity, and Change
People, Places, and Environment
Florida Next Generation Sunshine State Standards:
SS.8.A.2.1: Compare the relationships among the British, French, Spanish, and Dutch in their struggle for colonization of North America.
SS.8.G.5.2: Describe the impact of human modifications on the physical environment and ecosystems of the United States throughout history.