GRADE: 4

LEARNING GOALS:

The students will identify significant events in the construction of Florida’s Historic Capitol and recognize the contributions of Governor William Jennings.

MATERIALS AND RESOURCES:

1. Timeline PowerPoint of the Construction of Florida’s Historic Capitol 2. Florida’s Historic Capitol Timeline worksheet3. Article on Governor William Jennings and Comprehension Questions

SUGGESTED TEACHING TIME: 30-60 minutes

1. Project the PowerPoint on Florida’s Historic Capitol.2. Pass out the timeline worksheet on Florida’s Historic Capitol.3. Pose the question, “What kinds of activities take place in Florida’s Capitol building? Who works

in the Capitol?” Possible student responses are: “Legislators, lawmakers, congressmen, and congress women, people who make the laws for Florida, the Senate and House of Representatives.” Teachers may choose to offer a more detailed explanation about the kinds of laws that legislators create and why.

4. Teach students about the history of Florida’s Historic Capitol by presenting the pictures and captions in the PowerPoint. Provide opportunities for students to ask questions and offer comments during the presentation.

5. Direct students to write down important events on the timeline worksheet.6. Put students in pairs or small groups and pose the questions, “What were some of the

renovations to the Capitol building that took place from 1822 to present? Which of these events do you think had the most impact on the lawmakers who worked in the building? How do you think these types of changes affected regular citizens?”

EXTENSION AND ENRICHMENT: 30-60 minutes

1. Distribute the article on Governor Jennings and the Historic Capitol. Direct students to read the article and answer comprehension questions independently, in pairs, or for homework. Discuss

Blended Lives

The Building of Our Community

Lesson 3 Florida’s Historic Capitol

as a class. This article will be used in the writing that culminates the unit, so this activity could be done at the end of the unit.

PRIMARY STANDARDS ADDRESSED IN LESSON:

Social Studies

SS.4.A.1.2 Synthesize information related to Florida history through print and electronic media

SS.4.A.4.1 Explain the effects of technological advances on Florida. SS.4.A.6.3 Describe the contributions of significant individuals to Florida.SS.4.A.9.1 Utilize timelines to sequence key events in Florida historySS.4.C.2.1 Discuss public issues in Florida that impact the daily lives of its citizens. SS.4.C.2.2 Identify ways citizens work together to influence government and help

solve community and state problems.

Language Arts

LAFS.4.RI.3.7 Interpret information presented visually, orally, or quantitatively (e.g., in charts, graphs, diagrams, time lines, animations, or interactive elements on Web pages) and explain how the information contributes to an understanding of the text in which it appears.

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.

LAFS.4.SL.1.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly. a. Come to discussions prepared, having read or studied required material; explicitly draw on that preparation and other information known about the topic to explore ideas under discussion. b. Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles. c. Pose and respond to specific questions to clarify or follow up on information, and make comments that contribute to the discussion and link to the remarks of others. d. Review the key ideas expressed and explain their own ideas and understanding in light of the discussion.

Florida’s Capitol Buildings: 1822 to Present Day

Name ______________________________________

1822 1824 1845 1902 1922

What important event was happening during each of these years?

In 1822, _____________________________________________________________________________________

In 1824, ______________________________________________________________________________________

In 1845, ______________________________________________________________________________________

In 1902, ______________________________________________________________________________________

In 1922, ______________________________________________________________________________________

1947 1977 1978 1982 Present Day

What important event was happening during each of these years?

In 1947, _____________________________________________________________________________________

In 1977, _____________________________________________________________________________________

In 1978, _____________________________________________________________________________________

In 1982, _____________________________________________________________________________________

In 2017, _____________________________________________________________________________________