Introduction
Long before Europeans began sailing across the Atlantic to the "New World," Native Americans lived here. There were many tribes representing many languages, customs and life styles in our own state of Florida. Some of the most known tribes in our state included the Tocobaga, the Tequesta, the Timucua, the Calusa and the Appalachee, but there were many more.
Sadly, today, there remain but a few Seminoles across our state. Who were the people who lived on this land before us? What was life like for them? What happened to them?
Task
Long before Europeans began sailing across the Atlantic to the "New World," Native Americans lived here. There were many tribes representing many languages, customs and life styles in our own state of Florida. Your task is to work in pairs and choose two of Florida's Native American Peoples to learn more about. You will create a power point presentation to share with your classmates. Your power point should include the names of your tribes, the area of Florida they lived in, a description of how their villages were built, an explanation of their customs, a description of their diet, the roles of each member of the tribe (men, women, children), and what happened to them once the Europeans began to explore and colonize the state.
*Note: The five main tribes included; the Calusa, the Tocobaga, the Tequesta, the Timicua, and the Appalachee. If your research leads you to take interest in a different tribe, you may ask permission to report on them instead.
Process
You will use a minimum of three internet based resources to complete the research on your chosen tribe.
1. Choose your tribes.
2. Create a graphic organizer to jot notes on each required section of the power point report.
3. Browse websites like those listed below, to look for information in each given area and take notes as you read. Be sure to write down or remember which websites you used as you will need to include the names of your resources in your power point.
4. Create your power point - include images, captions, artifacts etc... to add detail or visual element.
5. Practice for your oral presentation
Suggested websites include:
http://fcit.usf.edu/florida/lessons/lessons.htm
www.visitflorida.com/en-us/things-to.../native-american-culture-heritag…
http://floridahistory.org/indians.htm
ww.native-languages.org/florida.htm
www.bigorrin.org/seminole_kids.htm
Evaluation
You will be evaluated on the clarity and completeness of the power point, as well as your oral presentation of it. You will be graded using the following rubric
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Clearly explain names of tribes and areas of Florida in which they lived.
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Clearly explain and compare the ways your tribes' villages were set up, including homes and shared spaces.
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Explain and compare important, unique or interesting customs of each tribe, including seasonal and spiritual,
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Explain and compare the roles of elders, chiefs, men, women and children.
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Clearly explain what happened to these tribes over time as Europeans began to explore and colonize Florida. |
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Speakers share the task of presenting equally, and demonstrate knowledge and confidence in their material.
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Students speak clearly, at a proper pace, and use eye contact with their audience
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Conclusion
Well done! Look back at all you have done, from beginning to end. You should be proud of what you can accomplish!
Credits
Be sure to include credits, thanking those who helped you and citing your sources used for your power point presentation!