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4th Grade Florida History

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Mapping Miami Neighborhoods 1900-Present

Essential QuestionWhat key events shaped the development of today's Miami neighborhoods?

Mapping Miami Neighborhoods 1900-Present Florida Literacy Standards Alignment:

LAFS.4.RI.3.9 Integrate information from two texts on the same topic in order to write or speak about the subject knowledgeably.

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LAFS.4.W.1.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.

LAFS.4.W.2.6 With some guidance and support from adults, use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of one page in a single sitting.

LAFS.4.W.3.8 Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; take notes and categorize information, and provide a list of sources.

NGSSS -Social Science Standards Alignment:

SS.4.A.6.3 Describe the contributions of significant individuals to Florida (Carl Fisher, Thomas Edison, Eddie Rickenbacker, Dr. John Gorrie, Willis Carrier, Edwin L. Moore, Cedric Donald Atkins, Luis Gardner MacDowell, Zora Neale Hurston)

SS.4.A.9.1 Utilize timelines to sequence key events in Florida history.

SS.4.A.1.1 Analyze primary and secondary resources to identify significant individuals and events throughout Florida history.

Topic: Mapping Miami Neighborhoods 1900-PresentEssential Question

What key events shaped the development of today's Miami neighborhoods?

Learning Goals

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Please note: The reading(s) associated with this lesson is for both teacher content knowledge and student content knowledge development. Teachers are encouraged to use the readings in their entirety and/or select portions of the reading to best fit the needs and reading levels of their particular students. It is highly suggested that teachers review the reading(s) thoroughly and adapt the reading(s) and plan instruction using appropriate instructional strategies in order to maximize student understanding according to their particular students’ abilities.

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Now that students have a general understanding of the economic and political climate of Miami during the early 20th century, students will research one Miami neighborhood. They will create a brochure detailing the history of the neighborhood including how it got its name, who first lived there, and what it was known for (ie; industry, agriculture, arts) Neighborhoods to choose from include: Brickell, Riverview/Little Havannah, Wynwood, Overtown, Lemon City, Little Haiti)

Overview

Students will research and create a brochure promoting the history of Miami neighborhoods that exist today.

Background information

Florida's land boom was a result of a post WW1 America. Middle class families had time and money to travel and invest in Florida real estate. The climate had special appeal to northerners and pioneer families were more than happy to profit from land sales. In addition, Miami's close proximity to the Caribbean and Latin America made it a gateway for immigration. This project will allow students to focus on one neighborhood and learn the history of how it developed into the neighborhood we know it as today. Most of these neighborhoods have been through changes since they were first developed.

Materials

Pencils/Pens Links to resources on each neighborhood Sample of a brochure

Activity SequenceIntroductionIntroduce project using the project Overview (attached) and assign neighborhoods by allowing students to draw names from a cup. There will be duplicate projects due to class size and the number of neighborhoods being highlighted. Make sure to establish clear expectations from the beginning using the overview, time line for completing each step of the project, and the scoring rubric.

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Scaffolding Research and Work DaysGive students a graphic organizer to use when taking notes as they research. (organizer attached). Explain to students that they may use the recommended websites to research their neighborhood and take notes. Emphasize that they must keep track of their resources used and be sure not to plagiarize, but rather put things in their own words. Students will submit their notes for teacher review before beginning their brochure.

Creating the BrochureBefore students begin this phase of the project, bring in examples of brochures for students to look at.References for links, if applicable

References for links

Little Havannahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_HavanaOvertownhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overtown_(Miami)Wynwoodhttp://miami-history.com/history-of-wynwood-miami/Brickellhttp://miami-history.com/history-of-brickell-key/Lemon Cityhttp://flashbackmiami.com/2014/07/16/lemon-city/Little Haitihttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Haiti

Reading:

No Specific Reading- Students will use list of resources as their reading while working on their project.

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Little Havanna

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Overtown

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Wynwood

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Brickell

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Lemon City

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Little Haiti

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Project Overview and Timeline (Student Copy)Project Overview

Florida's land boom was a result of a post WW1 America. Middle class families had time and money to travel and invest in Florida real estate. The climate had special appeal to northerners and pioneer families were more than happy to profit from land sales. In addition, Miami's close proximity to the Caribbean and Latin America made it a gateway for immigration. This project will allow students to focus on one neighborhood and learn the history of how it developed into the neighborhood we know it as today. Most of these neighborhoods have been through changes since they were first developed.

TaskYou will create a brochure providing key facts and details regarding the founding and growth of one of Miami’s historic neighborhoods. ChecklistMust Include:

2 pictures (photograph and illustration) A timeline of key events A short summary about the primary population living in the neighborhood in the past and another short

summary about the primary population living in the neighborhood today (if it is different). A list of must see sites.

TimelineWeek 1 Teacher Introduction, students begin researchWeek 2 Students continue research and drafting written portions of brochure for teacher reviewWeek 3 Students will complete their neighborhood brochure

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