{"product_id":"florida-history-4-6","title":"Florida History (4-6)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearning Outcomes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy the end of this Florida history homeschool curriculum, students in grades 4-6 will have built a rich, lasting understanding of Florida's past and present, geography, and culture–from its first Indigenous inhabitants to its fascinating role in the Space Race. Through living books, primary sources, hands-on activities, map work, and Socratic discussion, students develop not only historical and geographical knowledge but the habits of a lifelong learner.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlorida History meets Florida's rigorous B.E.S.T. standards while keeping sight of what matters most: impactful literature, enduring lessons in character and history, and joyful learning.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkills Developed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA strong sense of historical context and chronology through narrative and Socratic discussion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeography and cartography skills through ongoing Florida map work\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNarration and oral expression–cornerstones of Charlotte Mason and living books education\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVocabulary development and written reflection through the consumable Florida Notebook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCritical thinking and moral reasoning through open-ended discussion prompts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResearch and independent inquiry through Explore sections and Rabbit Trail library extensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHands-on learning through crafts, activities, field trips. and real-world connections to Florida history and geography\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopics Covered\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Florida state history curriculum for grades 4-6 spans five eras of Florida's remarkable story:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eIndigenous Peoples and Pre-Columbian Era (before 1513)\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e The Calusa, Timucua, and other First Peoples · Shell mound civilizations · Three Sisters farming · Pre-colonial village life\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpanish Exploration and Colonization (1513–1763)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Ponce de León · Cabeza de Vaca · Fort Mose and the first legally recognized free Black settlement in America · Spanish missions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eShifting Flags, the Seminole Wars, and the Civil War (1763–1877)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: British and Spanish rule · The Seminole people and their resistance · Statehood and the Civil War\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eGrowth, Development, War, and Depression (1877–1940)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Henry Flagler and the Florida railroad · The real estate boom and bust · Pioneer life · Hurricanes · The Great Depression in Key West\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eWorld War II and the Making of Modern Florida (1940–Present)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: WWII on Florida's shores · The Space Race and Cape Canaveral · The Cuban Revolution and immigration · The Everglades conservation movement · Modern Florida\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurriculum Overview\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlorida History includes a Teacher Guide with 113 open-and-go lessons of 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; Narrate, Discuss, Record, Explore, and Play, giving each school day a natural rhythm that is both structured and flexible. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudents will dive into living books, narration, discussion, Florida geography map work, and notebook activities. A consumable Florida Notebook and 24\"x36\" Florida Map are included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It's For\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\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 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\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 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\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 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\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 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\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\u003cspan\u003eNo prior history curriculum required, this study is open and go from day one. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*We recommend that each student have their own Florida Notebook and Florida Map. \u003c\/strong\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","url":"https:\/\/bfbooks.com\/products\/florida-history-4-6","provider":"Beautiful Feet Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}