Florida SS.K.CG.2.5

Social StudiesKindergartenCivic and Political Participation

The Standard

Recognize symbols that represent Florida.

Florida Next Generation Sunshine State Standards for Social Studies · Civics and Government (Starting 2021-2024)

Teacher's field guide

What This Standard Means

What Students Need to Do

Students identify familiar symbols linked to Florida, such as the state flag and seal. They explain that these images stand for the state.

What Mastery Looks Like

Given mixed pictures, students correctly select the Florida symbols. They name or describe each symbol and say that it represents Florida.

Common Misconceptions

Students may confuse Florida symbols with United States symbols, such as the American flag or bald eagle. They may also choose any object commonly seen in Florida.

How to Assess It

Show the Florida flag, United States flag, and two unrelated pictures. Ask students to point to the Florida symbol and explain their choice.

Lesson moves

Ways to Teach It

  1. Have students sort picture cards into three hoops labeled Florida, United States, and Neither.

  2. Show the Florida flag and ask, "What colors and shapes do you notice, and what place does it represent?"

  3. Play Florida Symbol Bingo using picture cards of the flag, seal, orange blossom, mockingbird, and distractors.

  4. Visit the school flagpole, identify the Florida flag, and compare its details with the United States flag.

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