1.+Artifact+Bag

Christi Perrucci
 * 1) Florida State Flag

2. Map of Orlando (T)

3. Sample Campaign Signs/ Bumper Sticker (T)



The flag would be great to hang up in the classroom. It would be a great way to introduce symbols. The map of Orlando in particular was chosen because it featured larger pictures. This map could e used to teach valuable map skills, such as reading a legend, first and foremost. It could also be used to teach the students about how counties are divided and also how districts and precincts are separated for voting. The campaign signs would be useful to teach to the students about how candidates run for office. It would be great for them to see how the campaign process is run. The students could even make their very own campaign signs modeled after the ones brought in to class.

Hillary Weaver List your artifacts/artifakes: //(Label tangible artifacts with a __T__//.) 1. American Flag (T/Artifact) 2. Election Buttons (T/Artifake)

3. Florida Voter Registration Card (T/Artifact)



A. How could these artifacts be used to introduce or teach necessary concepts to students? The American flag could be used to introduce the topic of American symbols. Since our Unit Lesson Plan is 4th grade we could introduce the national symbols and then introduce the state symbols. The election buttons could be used to introduce the topic of elections and also what politicians use to spread the word about their campaign. Finally the Florida voter registration card could be used to introduce the voting process, how everyone must be registered to vote and the process of it.

Gabriella Valone

1. Judge’s Gavel

2. Sample Ballot

3. The Historic Capitol of Florida Brochure A. **How could these artifacts be used to introduce or teach necessary concepts to students?** 1. The judge’s gavel can be used to introduce a lesson of the court system in Florida. 2. The sample ballot can be used to teach students the concept of voting because they are able to participate in a mock election and see how the voting process works. 3. The Historic Capitol of Florida brochure can be used to teach important information regarding the state capital of Florida. It contains information about the history of the building and it is presented in a unique way. //B.// **How could the resources compiled here be used in your unit plan to entice, motivate, and educate your students?** 1. Due to the fact that a judge’s gavel is something that is not usually in a classroom, the students will be curious to its reason for being there. As the lesson begins, the students will be attracted to the prop and this will aid in getting students interested in the content. 2. The sample ballot is a great way to educate students because it is an example of a true ballot. Therefore, they are able to see how the process takes place rather than just hearing about it. Also, students often hear about voting and elections, and allowing them to participate will help motivate them to learn the material. 3. The brochure is a great way to educate the students on the history of the capital. In addition to the brochure, I would use the website Florida’s Historic Capitol (http://www.flhistoriccapitol.gov/) The website contains an interactive map, a video tour, and more information regarding the historic building.

Leslie Klaczak 1. Florida State Flag (T) 2. Picture of Capitol Building in Tallahassee, FL.(T) 3. Political Election maps from over the last four elections (T) A. How could these artifacts be used to introduce or teach necessary concepts to students? The flag would be a good anticipatory set to introduce some Florida symbols to the student's. It would also be a fun activity to have the students make their own Florida flag that they can keep for themselves. The picture of the Capitol Building is good to use to show students what the Capitol building looks like for Florida. It is an important Florida symbol that students should know how to recognize it. The Political Election maps can be used to introduce the topic of the election process. We could try to focus on the pattern of Florida over the last four elections and discuss all the different roles that people play.