History covered in the kindergarten and the elementary grades spans an enormous breadth of material. The range of historical material moves from culture and technology to individuals and events that influenced both Eastern and Western civilizations. Significant individuals and events that have shaped the history of the United States and Florida are also a focus of kindergarten and elementary grades studies. In this unit you will find descriptions of historical persons and periods and suggested learning sites on the Internet to assist you with your content review of history in Florida's kindergarten and elementary grades curriculum.
This unit will provide background knowledge on these topics, assist you with your review of history in kindergarten and the elementary grades, and help you meet the following objectives.
- Identify and analyze historical events that are related by cause and effect.
- Analyze the sequential nature of historical events using timelines.
- Analyze examples of primary and secondary source documents for historical perspective.
- Analyze the impacts of the cultural contributions and technological developments of Africa; the Americas; Asia, including the Middle East; and Europe.
- Identify the significant historical leaders and events that have influenced Eastern and Western civilizations.
- Determine the causes and consequences of exploration, settlement, and growth on various cultures.
- Interpret the ways individuals and events have influenced economic, social, and political institutions in the world, nation, or state.
- Analyze immigration and settlement patterns that have shaped the history of the United States.
- Identify how various cultures contributed to the unique social, cultural, economic, and political features of Florida.
- Identify the significant contributions of the early and classical civilizations.
