Section 1: History in the Elementary Grades
Contributions of Various Cultures to the Unique Social, Cultural, Economic, and Political Features of Florida

This section focuses on identifying how various cultures contributed to the unique social, cultural, economic, and political features of Florida. 

  • Identify how various cultures contributed to the unique social, cultural, economic, and political features of Florida.

This section is designed to serve as a guide to some of the major individuals, events, and ideas that have influenced economic, social, and political institutions in Florida.

Florida celebrated an anniversary in 2013: the 500th year since Ponce de Leon dubbed the future state "La Florida." At the link below, "A Playground of Florida Culture" provides an overview of how various cultures have influenced Florida's history and development, along with a few activities and quizzes.

https://connectplus.pasco.k12.fl.us/rmarsell/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Floridas-Heritage-and-Culture.pdf

Click below to read about the influence various cultures have had on the foods Floridians eat.

http://www.foodtimeline.org/statefoods.html#florida