Florida SS.3.CG.2.5

Social Studies3rd GradeCivic and Political Participation

The Standard

Recognize symbols, individuals, documents and events that represent the State of Florida.

Florida Next Generation Sunshine State Standards for Social Studies

Teacher's field guide

What Students Need to Do: Students identify Florida symbols, notable people, key documents, and major events. They explain how each item connects to Florida’s identity and history.
What Mastery Looks Like: Students correctly recognize examples such as the Florida flag, Florida Constitution, statehood, and Marjory Stoneman Douglas. They can give one accurate fact about each example.
Common Misconceptions: Students may confuse Florida symbols with national symbols, such as mixing up the state and United States flags. They may also treat famous places or people as official symbols.
How to Assess It: Show four images: the Florida flag, United States Constitution, Florida Constitution, and Statue of Liberty. Ask students to circle two connected specifically to Florida and explain one choice.

Lesson moves

Sort cards showing Florida symbols, people, documents, and events into four labeled groups, then add one fact to each card.
Write a response to this prompt: Which Florida symbol, person, document, or event best represents our state, and why?
Play a matching game that pairs Florida images and names with short descriptions of their meaning or historical role.
Examine a Florida license plate, state quarter, or flag and list details that communicate something about the state.

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