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Educator’s Guide 2015-2016

Table of Contents In-school Education Programs 3

PBC History Online 5

Professional Development 6

Museum Tours 7

Special Exhibits 10

Permanent Exhibits 12

Museum Layout 14

Dear Educators,

It is our pleasure to introduce our 2015-2016 Educator Guide containing exciting learning adventures in history that are available to you and your students this year. With this guide, you will find programs, most of which are free, to suit your curriculum.

Programs are offered not only for the classroom, but also field trips to the Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum and its historic courtroom, professional development, and Palm Beach County History Online website containing lesson plans that can be used right in your classroom.

We believe that history brought to life for children in a relevant, engaging manner can open doors of social and inter-generational understanding, provide powerful intellectual inspiration, and help kids feel a sense of place and pride about their heritage.

The Historical Society exists to further an understanding and appreciation of Palm Beach County history and heritage by collecting, preserving, interpreting, and exhibiting cultural resources for the education and enrichment of present and future generations. Let us find a way to share it with you.

Sincerely,Richard A. “Tony” MarconiCurator of Education

Historical Society of Palm Beach County300 North Dixie Highway

West Palm Beach, FL 33401Phone: 561-832-4164Fax: 561-832-7965

Website: www.historicalsocietypbc.orgwww.pbchistoryonline.org

Mailing address:Historical Society of Palm Beach County

PO Box 4364West Palm Beach, FL 33402-4364

Our Mission:To stimulate public appreciation for the rich history and cultural heritage of Palm Beach County.

In-School Education Programs4th Grade Florida HistoryThe Historical Society, School District of Palm Beach County, and The Palm Beach Post partnered to develop a Florida History curriculum for 4th grade. The tabloid, printed by The Palm Beach Post, covers the geography of Florida and Palm Beach County; Native Americans; Colonial, Territorial and Statehood periods; pioneer era in Palm Beach County, Flagler era; pre-and post-World War II to the present; and the diverse multicultural groups and our history of agriculture in our county. A teacher’s guide is now available online and on CD. This program meets Florida’s Sunshine State Standards. The Palm Beach Post delivers the tabloid to over 50 public elementary schools. The 4th grade Florida History Program is available to private schools for a small fee.

7th Grade Palm Beach County History & CivicsThe Historical Society, School District of Palm Beach County, The Palm Beach Post, and other historical organizations partnered to develop a Palm Beach County History and Civics Program as part of a larger civics/social studies curriculum for 7th grade. The tabloid, printed by The Palm Beach Post, covers Palm Beach County’s geography, Native Americans, pioneer era, transportation, agriculture, pre-and post-World War II to the present, the diverse multicultural groups in Palm Beach County, and civics. A teacher’s guide, developed by the School District, is available in print or on CD. The program meets Florida’s Sunshine State Standards. The Palm Beach Post delivers the tabloid to all public schools. The 7th grade Palm Beach County History and Civics Program is available to private schools for a small fee.

Log on to the Historical Society of Palm Beach County’s website to download the teacher’s guide and PDFs for the above tabloids at

www.historicalsocietypbc.org

Classroom presentations about the Ancient People of South Florida, Seminoles and Miccosukees, the Pioneer Era, World War II, and others are available. The Curator of Education will visit your classroom to talk about these subjects with your students. In most cases a PowerPoint and hands-on items will be presented. Depending on the time, a craft follows the presentation of the Ancient People of South Florida and the Seminoles and Miccosukees for elementary grades. These are FREE in-classroom visits.

To schedule a FREE visit, contact the Curator of Education at 561-832-4164 ext. 104 or email rmarconi@historicalsocietypbc.org.

In-Classroom Presentations

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Traveling Educational TrunksThe Historical Society of Palm Beach County’s Traveling Educational Trunk Program offers an exciting series of educational resources for the classroom. Trunks are based on a specific theme and include information and activities to help students better understand the history of both Palm Beach County and Florida. Instructional material for the teacher is provided. The trunks are designed for 4th and 5th grades but can be adapted for other grade levels. Trunks are available for teachers to use for a three-week loan period. Loans are on a first come, first served basis and must be reserved in advance. There is no charge or deposit for the use of the trunk. The Traveling Educational Trunk Program meets Florida Sunshine State Standards and Common Core Standards.

The Ancient People Trunk offers an exciting educational unit about south Florida’s early inhabitants: the Calusa, Tequesta, Jeaga, and the Belle Glade Culture. Students will explore how these people lived prior to and just after the arrival of Europeans in Florida. The trunk includes a teacher’s guide, photographs, prints by Florida artist Theodore Morris, reproduction artifacts, a map, books, a video, and a student handout. Suggestions for activities are included, such as making rope from palm fiber like the first Floridians did. Students will be able to handle the reproduction artifacts and discuss with their teacher how these tools were made and used by Native Americans. This trunk is designed for 4th grade but may be adapted by teachers for different grade levels.

This traveling trunk is a great way for students to learn about the Seminoles and Miccosukees of Florida through the items they have created. A teacher’s guide is provided that contains lesson plans, background information, and activities. A student handout is also provided for use in class or at home. The objects, photographs, and resources will provide students with a better understanding of Florida’s Seminoles and Miccosukees. This trunk is designed for 4th grade but may be adapted by teachers for different grade levels.

The Pioneer Trunk offers an exciting educational unit about Palm Beach County’s pioneer era (1860-1893). Students will explore how the settlers lived in the late 19th century in the sub-tropical area that is now Palm Beach County. The trunk includes a teacher’s guide, photographs, a large map of the Lake Worth area where the settlers lived, reproduction 19th century artifacts, books, replica fruits and vegetables, deerskin that was traded with the Seminoles, pioneer girl’s clothing, part of a barefoot mailman outfit, and a student handout. This trunk is designed for 4th grade but may be adapted by teachers for different grade levels.

The Holocaust Studies Trunk for 5th grade is designed as a supplement for teachers to use when teaching the Holocaust. It is aligned to the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards and Common Core Standards. The trunk includes a teacher’s guide with lesson plans, books, including a class room set of Jacob’s Rescue, photographs of Jewish life from the US Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM), posters, DVDs, a teacher’s guide on the Holocaust to use with other lessons, and other items.

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In-School Education Programs

The Spanish Explorers of Florida Trunk offers students an opportunity to learn about the Europeans who claimed and explored La Florida from, 1513 when Juan Ponce de Léon claimed Florida for Spain to the founding of St. Augustine by Pedro Menéndez de Avilés. Students will also learn how the explorers navigated the seas to arrive here, through lessons and hands-on items, such as navigation tools sailors used. Navigation tools, pictures, maps, clothing, teacher guide, and other items are included in the trunk.

Palm Beach County History OnlineVisit www.pbchistoryonline.org to learn about the history of Palm Beach County.

From the classroom, you and your students will be able to learn about our county’s history.

Under Teacher Resources, you will find lesson plans that go along with this web site. The plans were developed by educators working in Palm Beach County.

Teachers, students, and parents can learn about:

Native Americans Pioneer Life Flagler Era Land Boom and Bust World War II Urban Expansion Progress Geography Agriculture People Communities Maps and Photographs Timelines For Teachers Lesson Plans Videos Special Exhibits

Be sure to download the Historical Society’s history journal The Tustenegee, available at the website.

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In-School Education Programs Palm Beach County History Online

Learn about the interesting and diverse history of Palm Beach County in hands-on workshops on-site with professional staff, educators, and community leaders of the following organizations: Historical Society of Palm Beach County, Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach, Flagler Museum, Loxahatchee River Historical Society, Spady Cultural Heritage Museum, and the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens.

During the week-long course teachers will visit and learn about a different area of Palm Beach County as they travel each day to the participating location. Teachers who complete all requirements can receive up to 28 in-service points from the School District of Palm Beach County. Upon course completion, teachers will receive a certificate of participation, presented on the last day of training.

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Professional Development

“Archaeology in an Hour”Free Workshop for EducatorsSaturday, January 16, 2016

9:00 am – 1:00 pmLocation to be determined

Visit www.historicalsocietypbc.org for updates for the workshop

Join the Florida Public Archaeology Network and the Historical Society of Palm Beach County for a backpack full of archaeology-themed lesson plans and activities. To register

or for more information, please contact Sarah at snohe@fau.edu.

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Teacher Workshop

History Museum and Historic Courtroom Tour (1.5 hours long)

Pioneer Era Tour (This tour of 1.00 to 1.15 hours is available upon request)

To schedule a tour, please contact the Curator of Education, at 561-832-4164 ext. 104 or email rmarconi@historicalsocietypbc.org, or fax your request to 561-832-7965.

Once the appointment has been scheduled, a confirmation email or letter will be sent to scheduled groups. Please visit our website to download the teacher’s guide for the Museum Experience. The museum can accommodate 44 students at one time, which will be divided into two groups of 22 students each. It may be possible to take more than 44 students. Please contact the Curator of Education for more information.

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Museum Experience Objectives

~To introduce students to the history of Palm Beach County through docent-led tours.~To introduce students to our diverse population and some of the individuals whose spirit and initiative shaped a semi-tropical frontier into what is today Palm Beach County.~To introduce students to Palm Beach County’s six geophysical zones: ocean, barrier islands, lake/lagoon, pine ridge, swamp, and lake.~To familiarize students with various aspects of life in the county: transportation, communications, building communities, real estate, architecture, tourism, sports and recreation, and agriculture.

Come to the Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum for the Museum Experience

Tours are designed for 3rd through 12th grades

ATTENTION TITLE 1 SCHOOLS!The Historical Society has bus money to

help pay for buses used for field trips to the Johnson History Museum.

Contact the Curator of Education at561-832-4164 ext. 104 or email:

rmarconi@historicalsocietypbc.org.

Social Studies NGSSS:SS.3.6.2.6, SS.3.A.1.1, SS.3.A.1.2, SS.3.C.2.1, SS.3.G.1.1, SS.3.G.3.1, SS.3.G.4.1, SS.3.G.4.4, SS.4.A.1.1, SS.4.A.1.2, SS.4.A.3.2, SS.4.A.4.2, SS.4.A.6.3, SS.4.G.1.1, SS.4.G.1.2 , SS.5.A.1.1, SS.5.A.1.2, SS.5.G.1.3S, SS.5.G.2.1, SS.8.6.2.1, SS.8.A.1.2, SS.8.A.1.3, SS.8.A.3.15, SS.8.A.3.16, SS.8.A.5.7, SS.8.G.3.1, SS.8.G.4.1, SS.8.G.5.2, SS.8.G.6.2, SS.912.A.1.2., SS.912.A.1.4, SS.912.A.3.13., SS.912.A.4.11, SS.912.A.5.12, SS.912.A.7.17, SS.912.G.1.1, SS.912.G.3.1, SS.912.G.1.4.

For a complete listing of NGSSS and Florida Standards visit the Museum Tours page under Education at www.historicalsocietypbc.org and download the teacher’s guide.

Professional Development Richard and Pat JohnsonPalm Beach County History Museum

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One of the most distinctive buildings in downtown West Palm Beach is the historic Neo-classical Revival style 1916 Palm Beach County Court House. This courthouse is actually the second one; the first was in an old schoolhouse located just two blocks south on Dixie Highway.

The 1916 County Court House was destined to be destroyed when the new courthouse across the street opened in 1995. Due to an increase in enthusiasm for preserving Palm Beach County’s history, the Board of County Commissioners voted to restore the courthouse in April 2002. The restoration process began in January 2004 with the demolition of a wraparound structure that had been added in 1970. The building was designated a historic site by Palm Beach County on September 27, 2005, and the project was completed in November 2007.

Now take the Architectural Tour and learn about the architecture elements that make up this Neo-classical Revival style building, the history of the founding of our county, why this courthouse, and its additions were built, and why its name, courthouse is spelled with two words. As you tour the courthouse inside and out, you will learn about the restoration process to restore this building to a beautiful recognizable icon of Palm Beach County history.

Visitors will walk around the inside and outside of the building. The tour will begin in the front hallway of the Johnson History Museum and then move outside for a walk-and-talk around the building. The tour will then re-enter through the first-floor door and tour each floor.

Visit the Museum Tours section under Education at www.historicalsocietypbc.org to download the teacher’sguide and build your own courthouse. You can also scan the QR code to the right.

Architectural Tour of the Historic1916 Palm Beach County Court House

NGSSS and Common Core StandardsRL.3.1, RL3.4, RI.3.1, L.3.4, VA.3.F.1.1, VA.3.F.3.2, VA.3.S.3.1, RI.4.1, RI.4.3. RI.4.7, W.4.8, L.4.1, L.4.2, L.4.6, SS.4.C.3.1, SS.3.C.3.1, VA.4.F.1.1, VA.4.S.3.1, VA.5.S.3.1, L.5.1.2, L.5.3.4, RI.5.1.3, RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.7, RI.6.4, RI.6.7, W.6.1, W.6.2, L.6.1, RI.7.1, RI.7.2, RI.7.3, W.7.1, W.7.2, W.7.4, W.7.5, W.7.6, W.7.7, W.7.8, W.7.9, SL.7.1, L.7.1, L.7.2, L.7.4, L.7.6, RI.8.1, RI.8.2, RI.8.3, W.8.1, W.8.2, W.8.4, W.8.5, W.8.6, W.8.7, W.8.8, W.8.9 SL.8.1, L.8.1, L.8.2, L.8.4, L.8.6, SS.912.C.2.3, SS.912.H.2.1, RI.1112.1, RI.11-12.2, RI.11-12.4, RI.11-12.5 , W.11-12.2, W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5, W.11-12.6, W.11-12.7, W.11-12.8, SL.1112.1, SL.11-12.2, SL.1112.4, SL.11-12.5, SL.11-12.6, L.11-12.1, L.11-12.2 , RH.11-12.1, RH.11-12.2, RH.11-12.5, RH.11-12, RH.11-12.10, VA.912.C.1.8, VA.912.C.2.8, VA.912.F.3.5.

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The Palm Beach County Bar Association’s government and law exhibit, “and Justice for All,” in our Historic Courtroom provides an engaging civics lesson for all to enjoy. It is comprehensive, with different elements of government: the election process; law and court systems at the federal, state, and local levels; historic documents, including the US Constitution; local people that have shaped government/law in Palm Beach County; and other relevant information. A short introductory video about civics is available to view before touring the exhibits.

For this tour, lawyers and judges have been trained to lead classes through the civics experience. When available, they will spend an hour discussing with your students the finer points of government and law. To book the Civics tour, please follow the same procedures as for booking a Museum tour (see page 5). Visit our website: www.historicalsocietypbc.org to download the teacher’s guide for the “and Justice for All” exhibit.

“and Justice for All” VideoShow the “and Justice for All” video to your students before coming to the Johnson History Museum for the Civics tour. The ten-minute video, produced by the Palm Beach County Bar Association gives an introduction to civics.

Go to www.historicalsocietypbc.org, click on education, click on at the Museum.

NGSSS and Common Core StandardsSS.5.A.5.3, SS.5.C.1.5, SS.5.C.2.5, SS.5.C.3.1, SS.5.C.3.2, SS.7.C.1.2, SS.7.C.1.7, SS.7.C.3.2, SS.7.C.3.3, SS.7.C.3.4, SS.7.C.3.8, SS.7.C.3.12, SS.8.C.1.5, SS.912.C.1.1, SS.912.C.1.5, SS.912.C.2.9, SS.912.C.3.3, SS.912.C.3.4, SS.912.C.3.6, SS.912.C.3.10, RF.5.4.A, W.5.1, W.5.9, W.6.1, W.6.9, W.7.1, W.7.9, W.8.1, W.8.9, W.9-10.1, W.9-10.9, W.11-12.1, W.11-12.9.

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Historic Courtroom and Civics Tour

Special ExhibitsExhibits in the Temporary Gallery are rotated once a year. A short, separate teacher’s guide will be made available online for school groups prior to their visit to the Museum. For more information about exhibits in the Temporary Gallery, please call the Education Office at 561-832-4164 ext. 104 or visit our website at www.historicalsocietypbc.org.

CIVILCIVIL WARWAR

300 North Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach | www.historicalsocietypbc.org

PA L M B E A C H C O U N T Y

R I C H A R D A N D PAT

JOHNSON

HISTORYMUSEUM

Special Exhibition: September 8, 2015 - July 2, 2016

Special Exhibits

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The Historical Society of Palm Beach County presents the special exhibition By Land and Sea: Florida in the Civil War, at the Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum in the 1916 Palm Beach County Court House from September 8, 2015 - July 2, 2016.

Visitors to the exhibition will be immersed in the history of Florida from 1861 to 1877, encompassing the period during the Civil War and immediately following known as Reconstruction. The exhibit tells the stories of Floridians and how they joined the fight, including Confederates, Unionists, and former slaves who escaped their bondage with the help of the Union. It will focus particularly on how Florida contributed to the Confederacy, and the high costs of war and freedom.

The exhibition will emphasize three Florida-specific themes:

Naval Contributions. By examining everyday life aboard a US naval vessel searching for Confederate blockade runners, the exhibit endeavors to expose the amount of activity in Florida’s coastal waters. From escaping slaves hired by the US Navy to serve aboard ships, to the ship’s doctor who recorded each encounter and the injuries and illnesses associated with the conflict, visitors will reach an understanding of the vicissitudes of the war’s participants.

Agricultural Contributions. Florida supplied the Confederacy with vital supplies, including salt, beef cattle, and other goods smuggled in past the Union blockaders. After the war, the cattle industry and agriculture expanded to become the backbone of the state’s economy.

Daily Life at War. Music and games helped relieve the tedium of shipboard and camp life. Examining the rudimentary medical equipment and the weapons of war will provide a view into the obstacles participants had to overcome in order to survive.

Chasing Dreams: Baseball and Becoming American (December 2015 – March 2016)

Chasing Dreams celebrates baseball and the many fans, players, and characters who helped shape our American story. Every triumph and defeat, every hero on and off the field, has become another chapter in the history we all share. And for immigrants and minority groups especially, it has played a crucial role in understanding, and sometimes challenging, what it means to be American (chasingdreams.nmajh.org.).

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Permanent ExhibitsThe People GalleryHighlights from the Historical Society’s collections: See some of the artifacts from the Society’s extensive collections.

Introductory Theater: Watch a seven-minute introductory video about the history of Palm Beach County. Narrated by actor George Hamilton.

Meet the People of Palm Beach County: This exhibit highlights 18 individuals who have impacted Palm Beach County.

Featured People Kiosks: Meet people who have contributed to the history of our great county. The kiosks feature Native Americans, Pioneers, Medicine, Law and Politics, Business, Communications, and Education.

What’s in a Name? Take a tour of some of the county’s well-known sites and find out who they are named for.

Notable People: This interactive exhibit emphasizes a hundred other people-some famous, some not so famous-individuals who have helped shape our county.

The Place GalleryWith its balmy weather and natural bounty, Palm Beach County is a wonderful place to live, work, and play. The county is mostly flat. It has rich soil and a mild climate suitable for growing crops year-round. Salt and fresh waterways provide ample opportunities for recreation. While in many ways a paradise, the county also presents physical challenges of various types and sizes—from mosquitoes to hurricanes.

Rapid Growth and Change: Interactive Map: Visitors activate an interactive map to watch the county grow. As the years on the counter pass by, the map fills in with towns, roads, key sites, and population and demographic figures.

Climate and Physical Features: Central Diorama, Explore Palm Beach County: Here, within a matter of steps, you can walk the breadth and depth of Palm Beach County’s six major physical zones.

Getting Around and Staying in Touch: Once settlers arrived, they were virtually cut off from the rest of the world. With ingenuity and grit, the county’s earliest residents gradually found ways to meet transportation challenges and connect with the rest of the world.

Communication: There were no post offices here when the first settlers arrived. It took up to eight weeks for a letter to get from Jupiter to Miami. The first post office, Lake Worth, opened on the island of what is now Palm Beach in 1880. Gradually, other post offices were established across the county, along with power stations and telephone lines.

Building Homes and Communities: Within the first 50 years of Palm Beach County’s settlement, residents built shacks fashioned from scavenged lumber—as well as some of the grandest homes the nation had ever seen. Since that time, a great diversity of people has moved into the county, often in response to regional and national events. This continual influx of newcomers led to the development of distinctive and vibrant communities.

Enjoying What’s Here: In the late 1800s, hotels began springing up to accommodate visitors—from basic pioneer hotels to grand resorts. To keep visitors entertained, activities varied from tea dances to gambling. By the 1920s, Palm Beach had become one of the world’s premier resorts.

Growing Things in the Glades: In the early 1900s, as wetlands were drained and canals and railroads extended west, the county’s agricultural center shifted to the Glades. Farmers soon learned that this area’s rich soil could support a variety of crops and large, productive farms.

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Museum/Second Floor Plan

Second Floor

Special ExhibitGallery

Theater

People Gallery

Place Gallery

Gift Shop

Reading Roomand

Research

Hall

Elevator

Elevator

Kiosks

Interactive display with shortmovie about William Holland Sr.

Documents pertaining toa Dade County lawsuit in 1884.

Interactive display with shortmovie about William Holland Sr.

Documents pertaining toWilliam Holldan Sr.’s, lawsuitto intergate PBC Schools.

3rd Floor Courtroom

4th Floor Balcony overlooking courtroom

Kiosks

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4th Floor Balconyoverlooking courtroom

Documents pertaining to William Holland Sr.’s lawsuit to integrate PBC schools.

Interactive display with short video about William Holland Sr.

Curiosity, Discovery, Engagement…Palm Beach County History MuseumExperience the Richard and Pat Johnson

Contact the Curator of Education at561-832-4164 ext. 104

or email: rmarconi@historicalsocietypbc.org

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Curiosity, Discovery, Engagement…

Experience the Richard and Pat JohnsonPalm Beach County History Museum

Special Exhibit: September 8, 2015-July 2, 2016

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