3. Student Learning Map

  • Topic:Exploration
  • Subject(s):Social Studies
  • Days:10
  • Grade(s):4
Key Learning: Spanish influence and conquest was a dominant influence on early exploration.
Unit Essential Question(s):
 
 
What events contributed to the development of Spanish Florida?
   
Concept: Influences
Concept: Contributions
Concept:
Lesson Essential Question(s):

Why did the physical features of Florida affect exploration? (A)
Why did Spain send explorers to Florida? (A)
Who explored Florida? (A)
Lesson Essential Question(s):

How did the early explorers contribute to the development of Florida? (A)
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Additional Information:

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Spotlight On Social Studies, September, October editions (Hispanic Heritage Month, Columbus/Discover's Day), Polk County Schools Website

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Vocabulary Report

  • conquistadors -
  • Ponce de Leon -
  • convert -
  • Panfilo de Narvaez -
  • expedition -
  • Hernando de Soto -