Introduction
Get ready!
You are about to begin a journey into the past. As you travel back to the very beginnings of human civilization in the southeastern regions of North America, the area now known as Florida, you will learn about a way of life that no longer exists. You are about to go in search of the lost tribes of Florida, to discover how they lived, and why they died. Your explorations will take you to a world where survival was a full-time task. Prepare to reverse the sands of time…good luck!
Task
The Task
As you begin your journey into Florida’s past, you will be assigned to one of five tribes. You will be part of a group where each member will assume a different role. You will use the Internet to research your particular role. Upon completion of the research, your team will create a Powerpoint or Photo Story to portray the essence of tribal life so long ago. You will then work cooperatively with your group to create an oral presentation. It is your task to effectively teach your classmates about your tribe.
Process
The Process
Once each member of your group has researched the information needed by clicking on the many links provided, you will meet and share what you have learned using Google docs. You will then cooperatively decide how best to creatively and clearly display the results of your work in your presentation. You should write and practice your parts, being sure to speak loudly and clearly. You should be prepared to answer any questions that may follow your presentation. As a part of your group’s conclusion, be sure to tell when and why your tribe died out.
Each member of your team must choose a different role from those below.
Shelter Specialist
Clothier
Nutirionist
Culturist
Technology Specialist
To begin your research, click on your assigned tribe listed below.
https://www.symbaloo.com/shared/AAAAAdZBr7wAA41-4THe8w==
Evaluation
The Evaluation: You will receive a group grade and an individual grade for this project.
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Beginning 1 |
Developing 2 |
Accomplished 3 |
Exemplary 4 |
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Information gathered
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Each group member has identified a main idea for his/her job. |
Each group member has identified several main ideas from multiple websites that relate to the assigned task. |
Each group member has organized information that shows main ideas and supporting details selected from multiple websites |
Each group member has organized information that shows main ideas, supporting details, plus additional information that enhances the understanding of the assigned job. |
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Oral Presentation
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-Inaudible - No connections between jobs -Reads from power point or photo story -No supporting information
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-Clear and audible -Attempted connections between jobs -Uses power point or photo story but little supporting information
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- Fluent, clear, and audible - Some connections between jobs are evident - Uses power point or photo story to guide presentation with some supporting information |
- Fluent, clear, and audible - Clear connections between jobs - Uses power point or photo story to guide presentation, but confidently adds supporting information |
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Power Point or Photo Story
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- Each job represented in the power point or photo story |
- Each job is repre-sented - Display is colorful and neat - Clear intent of display attempted - Some lapses in conventions |
- Each job is equally represented -Intent of the display is visually clear -Display is colorful, neat, and shows creativity -Most conventions are correct |
-Each job is equally represented -Intent of display is visually clear -Display is colorful, neat, creative, and unique. -Correct conventions are observed
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Conclusion
Conclusion
Welcome back to the present. I hope that you enjoyed your journey to the beginnings of Florida’s history, and that you now have a new appreciation of what life was like so very long ago. Do you think you would have enjoyed living the life of the early tribes?
Now that you understand what these tribes were like, and you are aware of what became of them, perhaps you would like to learn about the tribes that are in Florida today. Do you know what they are? Click on the links below to begin a new adventure on your own.
http://jrscience.wcp.muohio.edu/FieldCourses99/MarineEcologyArticles/TheMiccosukeeIndiansandthA.htmlhttp://www.semtribe.com
Teacher Page
Mrs. Redlich-Montoya
4th grade teacher
St. Thomas Episcopal Parish School