3rd grade florida festival 2013

Exploring Florida

The Florida Festival

Mrs. Saxon’s ClassPresents…..

Five Great Florida Five Great Florida Wildlife AreasWildlife Areas

By: GabbyBy: Gabby

EvergladesEverglades

The Everglades is the only place The Everglades is the only place in the world where American in the world where American alligators and American alligators and American crocodiles live together in the crocodiles live together in the wild.wild.

St. Marks National St. Marks National Wildlife RefugeWildlife Refuge

• St. Marks is a unique area of St. Marks is a unique area of Florida’s Gulf coast that has Florida’s Gulf coast that has upland forest, swamps, fresh upland forest, swamps, fresh water marshes, and salt water water marshes, and salt water estuaries.estuaries.

Ocala National ForestOcala National Forest

The Ocala National Forest is the The Ocala National Forest is the oldest national forest east of the oldest national forest east of the Mississippi River and is located Mississippi River and is located in Central Florida.in Central Florida.

Wakulla Wildlife Management Wakulla Wildlife Management AreaArea

The Wakulla WMA is 6 miles south of The Wakulla WMA is 6 miles south of Tallahassee and has one of the largest Tallahassee and has one of the largest fresh water springs in the world.fresh water springs in the world.

Joe Budd Wildlife Joe Budd Wildlife Management AreaManagement Area

At the Joe Budd WMA there At the Joe Budd WMA there are aquatic education are aquatic education programs, hunting, hiking, programs, hunting, hiking, biking, and horseback riding biking, and horseback riding activities to enjoy.activities to enjoy.

NFL Florida NFL Florida Football Players Football Players

By: BellamyBy: Bellamy

Brad JohnsonBrad Johnson

He played college football and He played college football and basketball for FSU.basketball for FSU.

He won the Super Bowl with the He won the Super Bowl with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Tim TebowTim Tebow

He played college football and won the He played college football and won the Heisman with the Florida Gators.Heisman with the Florida Gators.

He played for the New York Jets.He played for the New York Jets.

Deion SandersDeion Sanders

He played football and baseball for He played football and baseball for FSU.FSU.

He won the Super Bowl with the He won the Super Bowl with the Dallas Cowboys and the San Dallas Cowboys and the San Francisco 49ers.Francisco 49ers.

Vinny TestaverdeVinny Testaverde

He played football for the Miami Hurricanes He played football for the Miami Hurricanes and also played in the NFL for the Tampa Bay and also played in the NFL for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.Buccaneers.

He also won the Heisman.He also won the Heisman.

Fred Biletinkoff He played for FSU and then in the NFL for

the Oakland Raiders.

Five Florida Five Florida ParksParks

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Tom Brown ParkTom Brown Park

Tom Brown Park is located in Tom Brown Park is located in Tallahassee.Tallahassee.

Anastasia State ParkAnastasia State Park

Blocks of coquina where taken from this site Blocks of coquina where taken from this site to build Castillo de Marcos in Saint to build Castillo de Marcos in Saint

Augustine. Augustine.

Florida Caverns State Florida Caverns State ParkPark

You can view rocks that have formed You can view rocks that have formed stalactites and stalagmites. stalactites and stalagmites.

Marjorie K. RawlingsMarjorie K. RawlingsHistoric State Park Historic State Park

Marjorie K. Rawlings was a Marjorie K. Rawlings was a famous author who wrote famous author who wrote The The

YearlingYearling here. here.

Everglades National ParkEverglades National Park

There are many different species There are many different species of wild life.of wild life.

Five National Parks InFive National Parks In FloridaFlorida

By: DianaBy: Diana

Everglades National ParkEverglades National Park

The Everglades was once a state parkThe Everglades was once a state park..

Biscayne National ParkBiscayne National Park

Biscayne National Park is located in Biscayne National Park is located in southern Florida, south of Miamisouthern Florida, south of Miami..

Cape Canaveral Cape Canaveral National National Sea Shore Sea Shore• Since ancient times, this barrier Since ancient times, this barrier

island has provided sanctuary to island has provided sanctuary to both people and wildlife.both people and wildlife.

Big Cypress National Preserve

The fresh waters of Big Cypress Swamp are essential to the health of the neighboring

Everglades.

Dry Tortugas National ParkDry Tortugas National Park

Fort Jefferson is one of the park’s main Fort Jefferson is one of the park’s main attractions.attractions.

The Five Basilicas of FloridaThe Five Basilicas of Florida

By: Sharon-ClareBy: Sharon-Clare

The Basilica of Saint MaryThe Basilica of Saint MaryStar of the SeaStar of the Sea

This basilica is in Key West and was This basilica is in Key West and was founded by Father Kirby.founded by Father Kirby.

The Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary The Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary Queen of the UniverseQueen of the Universe

This basilica is in Orlando and can seat This basilica is in Orlando and can seat 2,000 people.2,000 people.

The Basilica of St. Michael the The Basilica of St. Michael the ArchangelArchangel

This basilica is in Pensacola and was This basilica is in Pensacola and was made a Basilica Last year in 2012.made a Basilica Last year in 2012.

The Basilica of Saint PaulThe Basilica of Saint Paul

This basilica is in Daytona Beach and the This basilica is in Daytona Beach and the first basilica named a basilica by Pope first basilica named a basilica by Pope

Bendict XVI in the U.S.Bendict XVI in the U.S.

The Cathedral Basilica ofThe Cathedral Basilica of St. AugustineSt. Augustine

This basilica is in St. Augustine and its This basilica is in St. Augustine and its cornerstone was layed in 1793.cornerstone was layed in 1793.

Famous Athletes Famous Athletes Who Live In FloridaWho Live In Florida

Made by: JaydasiannMade by: Jaydasiann

Fred Funk

• Fred Funk lives in Florida with his wife and three children. He is a

famous golfer.

Mark McCumberMark McCumber

Mark McCumber lives in Mark McCumber lives in Florida and was born in Florida and was born in Florida. He is a famous Florida. He is a famous

golfer.golfer.

Vijay SinghVijay Singh

Vijay Singh lives in Florida. Vijay Singh lives in Florida. He was number one in He was number one in

official world golf rankings in official world golf rankings in 2004 and 2005. He is a 2004 and 2005. He is a

famous golfer.famous golfer.

Amer DelicAmer Delic

•Amer Delic is the 2003 Amer Delic is the 2003 NCAA men’s tennis NCAA men’s tennis

champion and lives in champion and lives in Jacksonville.Jacksonville.

Bubba DickersonBubba Dickerson

He lives in Florida and was He lives in Florida and was born in Jacksonville. He is a born in Jacksonville. He is a famous golfer.famous golfer.

5 Florida Native American 5 Florida Native American TribesTribes

Made by: TaylorMade by: Taylor

ApalacheeApalachee

Hernando de Soto seized the Hernando de Soto seized the ApalacheeApalachee town of Anhaica.town of Anhaica.

CalusaCalusa

The Calusa Indians were the largest The Calusa Indians were the largest andand most powerful group.most powerful group.

MiccosukeeMiccosukee

Its name means “Chief of the Hog Its name means “Chief of the Hog Clan.”Clan.”

SeminolesSeminoles

The word Seminole is a Spanish term The word Seminole is a Spanish term forfor “runaway” or “wild one”.“runaway” or “wild one”.

TimucuaTimucua

The Timucua Indians lived in North The Timucua Indians lived in North FloridaFlorida and Southeast Georgia.and Southeast Georgia.

Five Florida Wildlife CentersFive Florida Wildlife Centers

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The TallahasseeThe Tallahassee MuseumMuseum

It has special guest animals likeIt has special guest animals like tigerstigers and emusand emus from otherfrom other.. places,places, as well as historical as well as historical

houses.houses.

Jacksonville ZooJacksonville Zoo

• It has more than 2,000 rare and exotic animals and 1,000 varieties of plants.

Lion Country Safari

It was founded in 1967 by South African and British men.

Butterfly WorldButterfly World

It opened in 1988 and is the largestIt opened in 1988 and is the largest butterfly park in thebutterfly park in the worldworld..

Sea WorldSea World

• It has dolphin shows and you get It has dolphin shows and you get to petto pet other dolphins and manta other dolphins and manta raysrays..

Five Florida Explorers

Made by: Jake

Juan Ponce De LeonJuan Ponce De Leon

Juan Ponce Juan Ponce De Leon De Leon named named Florida.Florida.

He died of his He died of his wounds.wounds.

Panfilo NarvaezPanfilo Narvaez

Panfilo Panfilo Navaez Navaez explored explored Tampa Bay.Tampa Bay.

Hernando De Soto

Hernando De Soto was buried in the Mississipi River.

Jean RibaultJean Ribault

He built He built French French colonies in colonies in Florida.Florida.

Pedro MenendezPedro Menendez

Pedro Pedro Menendez Menendez captured captured Fort Fort Caroline Caroline and and founded St. founded St. Augustine.Augustine.

Five Great Florida Five Great Florida BeachesBeaches

By MelissaBy Melissa

Miami BeachMiami Beach

Miami Beach is in southern Florida on the Miami Beach is in southern Florida on the Atlantic coast.Atlantic coast.

ClearwaterClearwater

Clearwater Beach is a place where the Clearwater Beach is a place where the beach has white sand and the water is beach has white sand and the water is

crystal clear.crystal clear.

Sanibel IslandSanibel Island

Sanibel Beaches are the most beautiful in Sanibel Beaches are the most beautiful in the world with great shelling, fishing, the world with great shelling, fishing,

beachcombing and sunbathing.beachcombing and sunbathing.

Siesta KeySiesta Key

Siesta Key Beach is famous for jewel Siesta Key Beach is famous for jewel green water, quartz crystal white sands, green water, quartz crystal white sands,

light waves, and amazing wildlife.light waves, and amazing wildlife.

Key WestKey West

The third largest coral reef in the world off The third largest coral reef in the world off the coast of Key West Beach.the coast of Key West Beach.

Five Florida RiversFive Florida Rivers

By: ChristopherBy: Christopher

Suwannee RiverSuwannee River

The Suwannee River is a major river of The Suwannee River is a major river of Southern Georgia and Northern Southern Georgia and Northern

Florida.Florida.

St. Johns RiverSt. Johns River

The St. Johns River is the longest river The St. Johns River is the longest river in Florida.in Florida.

St. Lucie RiverSt. Lucie RiverThe St. Lucie River is a seven mile The St. Lucie River is a seven mile

long estuary in St. Lucie and Martin long estuary in St. Lucie and Martin counties in Florida.counties in Florida.

Apalachicola RiverApalachicola River

The Apalachicola River is 112 miles The Apalachicola River is 112 miles long and links the Gulf Coast with the long and links the Gulf Coast with the

Appalachian Mountains.Appalachian Mountains.

St. Marks RiverSt. Marks River

The St. Marks River is in the Big Bend The St. Marks River is in the Big Bend region of Florida and it is protected region of Florida and it is protected because of its natural attributes.because of its natural attributes.

Five Fun Places To Five Fun Places To Visit In FloridaVisit In Florida

by Zachby Zach

Sea WorldSea World

Shamu, the killer whale, makes his Shamu, the killer whale, makes his home at Sea World.home at Sea World.

Jacksonville ZooJacksonville Zoo

The zoo has the only walking safari in The zoo has the only walking safari in North Florida.North Florida.

Busch GardensBusch Gardens

There are six huge roller coasters at There are six huge roller coasters at Busch Gardens.Busch Gardens.

St. AugustineSt. Augustine

The oldest wooden school house, still The oldest wooden school house, still standing, is located in St. Augustine.standing, is located in St. Augustine.

Key WestKey West

Earnest Hemmingway’s home is Earnest Hemmingway’s home is located in Key West.located in Key West.

Five FAMOUS FLORIDA Five FAMOUS FLORIDA SUPERSTARSSUPERSTARS

By: ReaganBy: Reagan

Tim TebowTim Tebow

He was number 15 for the Florida Gators.He was number 15 for the Florida Gators.

Ponce De LeonPonce De Leon

• He named La Florida in 1513He named La Florida in 1513..

Emmitt SmithEmmitt Smith

• He was number 22 on the Florida He was number 22 on the Florida Gator team.Gator team.

Harriet Beecher StoweHarriet Beecher Stowe

• She disliked slavery and lived for a She disliked slavery and lived for a time near Orange Park, FL.time near Orange Park, FL.

Chief OsceolaChief Osceola

• He led the Seminole tribe.He led the Seminole tribe.

Five Florida Forts

Made by:Damian

• It can be found at Mission San Luis.

Fort San Luis

Fort Caroline

• This fort near Jacksonville is the place where Florida Indians had

their first contact with Europeans.

Fort Mose

• The people of this fort in St. Augustine moved to Cuba.

Fort Jefferson• This fort off the southern coast of

Florida was named after President Jefferson.

Fort Christmas

• This fort, which is east of Orlando, got its name because construction

began on Christmas day.

Five Cities Five Cities On The On The Dixie Dixie

Highway in Highway in Florida!Florida!

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BARTOW,FLBARTOW,FL

Bartow is not far from Arcadia.Bartow is not far from Arcadia.

MIAMI,FLMIAMI,FL

Miami is the last city on the Dixie Miami is the last city on the Dixie Highway!Highway!

ARCADIA,FLARCADIA,FL

Arcadia is in south central Florida.Arcadia is in south central Florida.

ST.AUGUSTINE,FLST.AUGUSTINE,FLSaint Augustine is the oldest Saint Augustine is the oldest

city in the United States of city in the United States of America!America!

HOWEY-IN-THE-HILLS,FLHOWEY-IN-THE-HILLS,FL

Howey-In-The-Hills was found by Howey-In-The-Hills was found by William John Howey and home of William John Howey and home of

the first citrus plant!the first citrus plant!

5 Haunted Places In 5 Haunted Places In FloridaFlorida

By: AveryBy: Avery

Gibson Inn In ApalachicolaGibson Inn In Apalachicola

It is haunted by a man who died It is haunted by a man who died there in 1922.there in 1922.

St. Augustine LighthouseSt. Augustine Lighthouse

The St. Augustine Lighthouse is The St. Augustine Lighthouse is haunted by many different haunted by many different

ghosts.ghosts.

Sunland Hospital In TallahasseeSunland Hospital In Tallahassee

Sunland Hospital is closed, but Sunland Hospital is closed, but people say the patients still people say the patients still haunt the area.haunt the area.

Spook HillSpook Hill If you drive to SpookIf you drive to Spook Hill Hill in Lake Walesin Lake Wales your car your car will roll uphill.will roll uphill.

Bellamy BridgeBellamy Bridge

Bellamy Bridge in Marianna is Bellamy Bridge in Marianna is haunted by the ghost of haunted by the ghost of

Elizabeth Jane Bellamy, who Elizabeth Jane Bellamy, who died when she caught on fire.died when she caught on fire.

5 Famous Floridians5 Famous Floridians

By: MichaelBy: Michael

Tim TebowTim Tebow

• He played football for the Jets He played football for the Jets and UF.and UF.

Walt DisneyWalt Disney

• He created cartoon films and He created cartoon films and Disney World.Disney World.

Jeb BushJeb Bush • He was the Governor of Florida He was the Governor of Florida

from 1998 to 2007.from 1998 to 2007.

Dwayne JohnsonDwayne Johnson

• He is a pro wrestler, stars in lots He is a pro wrestler, stars in lots of movies, and lives in Miami.of movies, and lives in Miami.

Randolph CaldecottRandolph Caldecott

• The Caldecott Medal was in his The Caldecott Medal was in his honor, and he is buried in St. honor, and he is buried in St.

Augustine.Augustine.

Five Great Florida Golf Courses

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Capitol City Golf Course

• In 1908, the initiation fee was $1.00. The dues were $1.00 per

year, and it is in Tallahassee, Florida.

Seminole Golf Course•The Seminole Golf Club was

designed in 1929 by Donald Ross, and it has 18 holes in

Tallahassee, Florida.

Pablo Creek Golf Club

•Pablo Creek Golf Club was created by Tom Fazio in 1996,

and it is in Jacksonville, Florida.

The Concession Golf Course

• Its course rating is 77.6, and it has a slope rating of 155.

• It is in Bradenton, Florida.

TPC Sawgrass Golf CourseIt is an 18 hole course with a total It is an 18 hole course with a total par of 72, and it par of 72, and it is in PonteVedra Beach, Florida.is in PonteVedra Beach, Florida.

5 Florida 5 Florida ExplorersExplorers

Ponce de LeonPonce de Leon

Ponce de Leon founded Ponce de Leon founded and named Florida.and named Florida.

Cabeza de VacaCabeza de Vaca

Cabeza de Vaca was one Cabeza de Vaca was one of four survivors from of four survivors from

the Narvaez expedition.the Narvaez expedition.

Hernando de Hernando de SotoSoto

Hernando de Soto was very Hernando de Soto was very cruel to the Native Americans.cruel to the Native Americans.

Rene Rene LaudonniereLaudonniere Rene Laudonniere founded Rene Laudonniere founded

Fort Caroline.Fort Caroline.

Pedro Menendez Pedro Menendez de Avilesde Aviles

Pedro Menendez de Aviles Pedro Menendez de Aviles defeated the French at Fort defeated the French at Fort

Caroline.Caroline.

Five Florida Amusement Parks

By: Elizabeth

Disney World

• Walt Disney World, also know as Magic Kingdom, is dedicated to the Disney

fairy tales and is the most visited theme park in the world.

Busch Gardens In Tampa Bay

• This is an African themed animal park with animal exhibits and thrill rides.

Universal Studios

• This is a theme park that is focused on the entertainment industry with rides

themed around the movies and television.

Disney Animal Kingdom

• This is the first Disney theme park themed entirely around animal

conservation and is the fourth most visited amusement park in the U.S.

Sea World

• This is a marine mammal park whose main attraction is its killer whales and

three roller coasters.

Five Fun Places To Visit Five Fun Places To Visit In FloridaIn Florida

Made by : MeganMade by : Megan

DestinDestin

Destin is known for its white Destin is known for its white beaches and emerald green beaches and emerald green

oceans.oceans.

Panama City Panama City BeachBeach

Panama City Beach was Panama City Beach was founded by Pedro Arias founded by Pedro Arias

Davila.Davila.

OrlandoOrlando

Orlando is nicknamed, “The City Orlando is nicknamed, “The City Beautiful’’.Beautiful’’.

JacksonvilleJacksonville

Jacksonville is Florida’s largest Jacksonville is Florida’s largest citycity. .

St. George IslandSt. George Island

St. George Island was first St. George Island was first inhabited byinhabited by the Creek Indiansthe Creek Indians..

Five Florida MuseumsFive Florida Museums

By :SavannahBy :Savannah

Tallahassee Museum

They have exhibits about animals and nature places.

Ah-tah–tai-kiAh-tah–tai-ki

• This museum is next to a This museum is next to a Seminole tribeSeminole tribe . .

Morikami MuseumMorikami Museum

You can learn about Japanese You can learn about Japanese gardens at this museum in central gardens at this museum in central

Florida.Florida.

Lemoyne CenterLemoyne Center

There are many art exhibits at There are many art exhibits at Lemoyne Center in Tallahassee.Lemoyne Center in Tallahassee.

Florida History MuseumFlorida History Museum

You can learn everything about You can learn everything about Florida History at this museum in Florida History at this museum in

Tallahassee.Tallahassee.

Five Top Florida CitiesFive Top Florida Cities

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TallahasseeTallahassee

• Tallahassee is known for its canopy Tallahassee is known for its canopy roadsroads..

• Tallahassee is the capitol of FloridaTallahassee is the capitol of Florida..

Winter ParksWinter Parks

• Winter Park’s property crime levels Winter Park’s property crime levels are lower than Florida's average are lower than Florida's average levels. It has a beautiful park.levels. It has a beautiful park.

St.AugustineSt.Augustine

St. Augustine was the first permanent St. Augustine was the first permanent European settlement in The United European settlement in The United States.States.

NaplesNaples

Naples’ local beach is considered to be Naples’ local beach is considered to be one of the top beaches.one of the top beaches.

Baca RatonBaca Raton• Baca Raton is known for its affluent Baca Raton is known for its affluent

social community.social community.

Mrs. Outland’s ClassPresents…..

Five Best Places To Bike

By; Seth B.

Santos

• It has 82,000 acres of off road riding and, offers beginner to advanced places to ride.

Withlacoochee State Trail

• It is the longest paved trail in Florida.

Sugar Loaf Mountain Trail

• It’s the highest point in peninsular Florida at 312 feet above sea level!

Cadillac

• It has 7 exciting miles of biking. It’s fun for single track riders.

San Felasco

• It’s the best cross country trail in Florida.

5 Military Bases

By: Brad

Jacksonville Naval Air Station

• It is the 2nd largest Naval base in the Southeast Region. Some of the best pilots train here.

Naval Air station Pensacola

• It is located on the Gulf Coast of Florida. The Blue Angels are from this base.

Eglin AFB

• It has 130,000 miles of ocean to fly over.

Air station Miami

• It has active and retired troops and aircraft.

MacDill AFB

• It was established in 1938 in Tampa. Following Pearl Harbor, it became a major staging area.

5 Florida Sport Stadiums

by Jack

Doak Campbell Stadium

• The war chant began at an Auburn vs FSU game.

Ben Hill Griffin Stadium

• Its home record since 1990 is 113 wins and 13 loses.

Raymond James Stadium

• It hosted two Super Bowls.

EverBank Field

• It is the host of the Gator bowl.

Amway Center

• It holds 3 teams in one stadium.

Five Great Places to Visit in St. Augustine

By: Presley

Castillo de San Marcos

• It is the oldest masonry fort in the Continental United States.

The Fountain of Youth

• The Fountain of Youth is a spring that restores the youth of anyone who drinks or bathes in it’s water.

Old St. John’s County Jail

• The jail was built by Henry Flagler in 1891.

The Great Cross

• Elevated to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the founding of St. Augustine.

Robert Ripley’s Believe or Not!

• Ripley brought the world the Ripley’s Believe it or Not Museums. One of these buildings is located in downtown St. Augustine.

5 Great Places to 5 Great Places to CampCampBy: SophiaBy: Sophia

Florida CavernsFlorida Caverns

• Florida Caverns is a great place with colorful caves.

Fort WildernessFort Wilderness

•Fort Wilderness is a Disney campground close to Disney’s Magic Kingdom.

Edward Ball Wakulla SpringsEdward Ball Wakulla Springs

•It is a great place to enjoy wildlife on jungle boat rides.

Anastasia State ParkAnastasia State Park

• Here you can camp, swim, fish, and do much more.

Grayton BeachGrayton Beach

It has a wonderful beach and great wildlife too.

Five Great Florida Forts

By Jacques

Fort Jefferson

• This fort was built out of 16,000,000 bricks. It is located in the Dry Tortugas.

Castillo deSan Marcos

• This fort is the oldest in the U.S.A. It is located in St. Augustine, FL.

Fort de Soto

• This fort is located near St. Petersburg, FL.

Fort Foster

• This fort was in central Florida. It was exploded by gun powder on the reported approach of Seminole Indians.

Fort San Luis

• This fort had cannons that shot 6 pound

cannonballs. It is located in Tallahassee, FL.

5 Great Water Parks

by: Sara Ann

Disney’s Blizzard Beach

This beach opened on April 1,1995. They adopted the mascot from an alligator with a red scarf and a gold innertube.

Adventure Island

• The island opened on June 7,1980. Adventure Island has 10 rides and 6 attractions.

Wet ‘n Wild

This park opened on March 13,1977. Wet ‘n Wild has 17 attractions and water rides.

Big Kahuna’s Lost Paradise

• They opened in 1986. This water park has 11 water park rides and 11ponds and rivers.

Shipwreck Island

• This park opened in the summer of 1983. Shipwreck Island has 23 new pictures on the website.

5 Great Florida Wildlife Areas

by: Evan

St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge

• The refuge provides habitat for wintering waterfowl, including ducks, geese, and

whooping cranes.

Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge

• The refuge provides a winter habitat for about 300 manatees.

Everglades National Park• This park is over 1.5 million acres in size.

The Everglades is home to rare endangered species, including manatees, crocodiles, and panthers.

Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary

• This sanctuary is home to rare plants, such as, old-growth bald cypress, tree ferns, orchids, and a variety of animals.

St. Joseph Peninsula State Park

• This beautiful park along the Gulf of Mexico is a great place to see hawks, heron, ducks, dolphins, turtles, and deer.

5 Great Places to Visit in Orlando

BY: JHONATHAN

Wet ’n Wild

• Wet ‘n Wild was opened on March 13,1977.

Sea World

• Sea World opened on December 15,1973.

• Sea World is a water park with animals such as sharks, whales, and more.

Universal Studios

• Universal Studios opened on June 7, 1990.

Nickelodeon Hotel

• Kids under the age of 18 can go there for free.

• Nickelodeon Hotel is a hotel of Nickelodeon.

Kennedy Space Center

• Kennedy Space Center opened on July 1,1962.

• Kennedy Space Center is where the first man was launched to the moon.

5 Native Animals5 Native Animals

by: Annetteby: Annette

Florida PantherFlorida Panther

• The Florida Panther is an endangered subspecies. You can see one at the Florida Museum.

Florida ManateeFlorida Manatee

• A Manatee gets scars from speed boats. It has a cousin which is an elephant.

Florida AlligatorFlorida Alligator

• The Florida Alligators are found in the southeast United States.

Wild TurkeyWild Turkey

• Male wild turkeys puff up their feathers to attract the girls .

Florida Black bear Florida Black bear

• The Florida Black bear is the only bear found in Florida.

Five Best Places To Go Fishing

By: Nicholas

Boca Grande Pass• Boca Grande Pass is rated as one of the

best fishing spots by numerous magazines.

• You can catch Snook, Red fish, Sea trout, Whiting, Pompano, Mangrove snapper, Sheephead, shark, and more.

Ponce De Leon Inlet

• Ponce De Leon Inlet is located just south of Daytona.

• You can catch Red Fish, Sea Trout, Whiting, Sheephead, mangrove snapper, squid, shiners

and fiddler crabs.

Chassahowitzka River Mouth•It is located south of Homosasa Springs.

•You can catch Sheephead, Sea trout, Whiting, Red fish, Mangrove snapper and in the hotter months cobia.

Anclote River Mouth

• The small greek city of Tarpon Springs is situated on this river in west central Florida’s gulf coast.

• You can catch Red Fish, Flounder and more.

St. Augustine

• It is located in northeast Florida.

• You can catch Red Fish, Trout, Snook, Tarpon and Flounder.

5 Best Historic Sites in Florida

BY WIDNEY

Kennedy Space Center

• Space ships are launched at Kennedy Space Center.

Freedom Tower

• The FreedomTower is in

Miami.

Ernest Hemingway House

• Ernest hemingway lived in this house for 8 years.

Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings House

Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings House is located in Cross Creek, Florida.

Florida Capitol

• The old state Capitol was built in 1845.

Five Best Cities You Could Visit in Florida

Made by: Ryan

Jacksonville

• It is the biggest land area in Florida.

• You can watch fireworks every Fourth of July and New Year’s Eve.

Miami

• The city of Miami is one of the most popular vacation spots.

• It is the smallest land area in Florida.

St. Augustine

• It is the oldest city in Florida.

• It has a canyon called Castillo de San Marcos.

Orlando

• It has many theme parks.

• Space Kennedy Center is located in Orlando.

Tampa

• It has an aquarium.

• It has Lego Land.

5 State Symbols5 State Symbols

by :Keeleyby :Keeley

Motto – ’’In God We Trust”Motto – ’’In God We Trust”

• This motto was adopted by the Florida Legislature.

Butterfly-Zebra Longwing Butterfly-Zebra Longwing

• This butterfly was designated in 1996.

Wildflower-CoreopsisWildflower-Coreopsis

• The wildflower was designated in 1901.

State ShellState Shell

• The State Shell is the Horse Conch.

State MammalState Mammal

• The State Mammal is the manatee.

5 Best Zoos In Florida5 Best Zoos In Florida

Made By: Joshua Made By: Joshua

Tampa Lowry Park ZooTampa Lowry Park Zoo

• In 2004, Lowry Park Zoo was voted #1 by Children's Magazine.

Jacksonville Zoo GardensJacksonville Zoo Gardens

• Jacksonville Zoo Gardens sits at the mouth of the Trout River.

Miami ZooMiami Zoo

• The Miami Zoo is the largest and oldest zoological garden in Florida.

Brevard ZooBrevard Zoo

• The Brevard Zoo was built in 1986.

Sea WorldSea World• Sea World is located in Orlando.

5 Best Beaches in FL

By: Marcos R.

Pensacola Beach

•The sand dunes are decorated with delicate sea oats.

Miami Beach

•Miami Beach is a strip of miles of fine golden sand with emerald waters.

Jacksonville Beach

•Jacksonville has twenty miles long wide, beautiful beaches along the Atlantic Ocean.

Panama City Beach

• The beaches are twenty miles long and are made of fine sugar-white sand.

St. Petersburg Beach

•This is beach of fine white St. Petersburg Beach is a seven mile sand.

5 Great Beaches In 5 Great Beaches In FloridaFlorida

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St. George IslandSt. George Island

• The island is known for being quiet and peaceful due to it’s small size. St. George Island is located in Apalachicola, FL.

DestinDestin

• The city was named after a fisherman named Captain Leonard Destin who moved to this region from New London, Connecticut.

Panama City BeachPanama City Beach

• Panama City Beach has an average of 320 days of sunshine per year.

Perdido KeyPerdido Key

• Perdido Key shares a border with Alabama.

Captiva IslandCaptiva Island

• In Captiva, some residents are Alligators, Bobcats, Bottlenose Dolphins, Turtles, Sea Otters, Manatees, and Pelicans.

5 Florida Amusement Parks

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Universal Studios

• On the Hulk Roller Coaster, located in Universal Studios ,you are able to shoot 0-40 mph. out of the ”Gamma Ray Boosters’’.

Walt Disney World

• Covering 47 square miles, Disney World is as big as Greater Manchester (England).

LEGOLAND

• It takes 34 pieces of Lego to make one Lego man.

Sea World

• Shamu, the killer whale, is their famous mascot.

Epcot

• This spaceship weighs 16 million pounds, equivalent to 158 million golf balls.

Five Florida Museums

by Charlie

Miami Museum of Science and Planetarium

• This Museum is one of the best places for kid’s education. It is located in Miami.

Ripley’s Believe It or Not Museum

• The Ripley’s Believe It or Not Museum is housed in one of St. Augustine’s most unique buildings…an 1880’s poured concrete castle.

Salvador Dali Museum

• The Salvador Dali Museum was named after Salvador Dali. Dali was born in Spain in1904 and died in 1989. It is located in St. Petersburg, FL.

Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum

• He lived in the same house and wrote in it for 10 years. It is located in Key West, FL.

The National Museum of Naval Aviation

• The National Museum of Naval Aviation is the largest Naval Aviation museum in the world. It is located in Pensacola, FL.

5 Great Wildlife Areas

By: Abigail

Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge

• 500 species of wildlife including American alligators, bald eagles, roseate spoonbills, and manatees are found here.

• Merritt Island is located 4 miles east in Titusville ,Florida.

Everglades National Park

• This Park covers 2,500 square miles. Most of it is swampy and buggy.

• Everglades National Park is located on State Highway 9336 in Homestead, Florida.

Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge

• It is located on Florida’s east cost, just south of Melbourne Beach and holds significant environmental importance.

Gatorland

• Hundreds of alligators dwell on the Park’s 110 tropical acres.

• It is located in Orange Blossom Trail in Orlando, Florida.

Manatee Springs States Park

• The waters are 72 degrees year round.

• Manatee Springs is located in Chiefland, Florida.

5 National Parks In Florida

By: Karina

Wakulla Springs• Is located 14 miles south of Tallahassee,

Florida.

Florida Caverns

• One of the original state parks created by the civilian convention corps in the 1930s.

Everglades

• The park provides important habitat for numerous, rare, and endangered species like the manatee and crocodiles.

Ponce De Leon State Park

• This beautiful spring is named for Juan Ponce de Leon.

Blue Spring

• Vital habitat for endangered manatees.

5 Great Rivers in Florida

By: Lucas

St. john rivers

The Longest River In Florida at 301 miles

Peace River

• Drains into Charlotte-Harbor

Wacissa River• This river Is spring fed and located in

Jefferson County.

St. Marys River

•It is named after the Irish St. Mary.

5 Hiking Trails

By: Ansley

Falling Creek Falls

• This trail is a 0.6 miles loop.

Bahia Honda State Park

The trail is 0.6 miles.

Eglin

• This trail is 100.5 miles.

Deer Lake State Park

• The trail here is 0.3 miles.