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Field trip ideas throughout the study encourage families to take learning outside the home and into their communities, because we know some of the best education happens beyond the page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStudents record what they are learning in a beautifully designed Texas Notebook, creating a lasting keepsake filled with maps, illustrations, definitions, written responses, and reflections from their year of study.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDesigned for 4th-, 5th-, and 6th-grade students, this study also includes a Step-Up Guide to easily adapt lessons for 7th-grade learners. 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DeWitt\" href=\"https:\/\/bfbooks.com\/products\/fantastic-florida\"\u003eFantastic Florida: The Story of the Sunshine State\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bfbooks.com\/products\/fantastic-florida\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a BFB exclusive, written by our own Rebecca Manor, a Florida resident who brought her love of this state to every page. It follows Florida's history from its first inhabitants to today. Throughout the book are stunning vintage lithograph illustrations of Florida scenes by artist C.H. DeWitt. You will not find this book anywhere else!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChildren reading this book will learn about Florida’s First Peoples, its history under Spain and England, its role in the Civil War, how it became a tourist destination, how the residents of St. Augustine helped spark the battle for civil rights, the rise of the space industry, and much more. This book helps your young readers develop the ability to think critically about history and the story of people and events in the past. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopics Covered:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Florida state history curriculum for grades 4-6 spans five eras of Florida's remarkable story:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eIndigenous Peoples and Pre-Columbian Era (before 1513)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e:\u003c\/em\u003e The Calusa, Timucua, and other First Peoples · Shell mound civilizations · Three Sisters farming · Pre-colonial village life\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eSpanish Exploration and Colonization (1513–1763)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e: \u003c\/em\u003ePonce de León · Cabeza de Vaca · Fort Mose and the first legally recognized free Black settlement in America · Spanish missions\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eShifting Flags, the Seminole Wars, and the Civil War (1763–1877)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e:\u003c\/em\u003e British and Spanish rule · The Seminole people and their resistance · Statehood and the Civil War\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eGrowth, Development, War, and Depression (1877–1940)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e:\u003c\/em\u003e Henry Flagler and the Florida railroad · The real estate boom and bust · Pioneer life · Hurricanes · The Great Depression in Key West\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eWorld War II and the Making of Modern Florida (1940–Present)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e:\u003c\/em\u003e WWII on Florida's shores · The Space Race and Cape Canaveral · The Cuban Revolution and immigration · The Everglades conservation movement · Modern Florida\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurriculum Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlorida History includes a Teacher Guide with 113 open-and-go lessons that are approximately 30 minutes each, designed to be completed in one year at 3 lessons per week, or spread over two years for a more relaxed pace. Lessons are structured around five elements: Read \u0026amp;amp; Narrate, Discuss, Record, Explore, and Play, giving each school day a natural rhythm that is both structured and flexible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudents will dive into living books, narration, discussion, Florida geography map work, and notebook activities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHands-on activities include building a shell mound, planting a Three Sisters garden, constructing a model pre-colonial Florida village, and more. Guided field trip ideas bring the story of Florida to life beyond the page, from historic sites to the ecosystems at the heart of this study. Rabbit Trail reading lists offer optional library picks for families who want to dig deeper into Florida's history, geography, and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudent Materials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne set of student materials is included: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bfbooks.com\/products\/florida-notebook\"\u003eFlorida Notebook\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Florida map for Florida History homeschool curriculum for 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th grade students\" href=\"https:\/\/bfbooks.com\/products\/florida-map\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlorida Map \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Florida map for Florida History homeschool curriculum for 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th grade students\" href=\"https:\/\/bfbooks.com\/products\/florida-map\"\u003e24\"x36\"\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlorida History is designed for homeschool students in 4th, 5th, and 6th grade and is an ideal fit for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharlotte Mason homeschoolers looking for a living books-based state history curriculum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlorida families seeking a curriculum that meets B.E.S.T. standards while keeping learning joyful and flexible\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHomeschool families drawn to narrative history, geography, and literature-based learning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMulti-grade families–easily adapted for family-style learning across grade levels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo prior history curriculum required, this study is open-and-go from day one.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beautiful Feet Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56463956279462,"sku":"199874838601","price":229.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/0174\/4550\/files\/Int_FloridaHistory_Collection.png?v=1779209099"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/0174\/4550\/collections\/Curriculum_Pack_EAH_int.jpg?v=1785515871","url":"https:\/\/bfbooks.com\/collections\/4th-5th-6th-grade-homeschool-curriculum.oembed","provider":"Beautiful Feet Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}