Artifact Bag

Juan Ponce de Leon, (approximately 1460 to 1521) born a soldier and explorer, was the first Spaniard to discover the coast of Florida. His journeys include Bimini, Puerto Rico, Florida, Spain and the Dominican.

Vintage map of Florida. Of course this is an artist’s rendering, but it’s similar to a map from the 1500’s or before. Typically maps were made from handmade paper and were of very thin density. Sailors would hold the map over a candle light as to see it in the dark which explains the burn holes in the center of the page.

Borders of the past and present, sailing to the coast of Florida in the 1500’s. The coastline of Florida was very underdeveloped compared to present day. Upon arrival, the explorers and the natives broke out into battle over ownership of the land.

Ponce de Leon’s map from 1513. His voyage started in Spain, traveled through the Dominican, Bimini (Bahamas) up to St. Augustine, down around the southernmost point of Florida and to Puerto Rico.

Santa Maria, one of 3 ships with Ponce de Leon’s voyage to the Americas in 1513. Upon this voyage, there were a total of about 200 crew members consisting of warriors, doctors, priests and explorers.

The Fountain of Youth, sought after by Ponce de Leon on his voyage to the Americas. This fountain was thought to have curative powers and keep whoever drank from it eternally young.

Pascua de Florida – which literally translates to “fest of flowers” in Spanish – is the name given to the present day state of Florida, because of the lush flowers and colorful blooms Ponce de Leon came across when he discovered the land.

These are Indians similar to those protecting the land of which Spanish and European explorers were trying to invade and take over. Most times, the voyagers were successful, but other times battle broke out and the explorers with their crew were badly injured or killed. The Indians would poison their arrows prior to shooting them as to cause irreversible damage upon entry.

References (in order of appearance)

Jonathan. (2009). Rhythm and waves blog. Retrieved from http://rhythmandwaves.wordpress.com/2009/08/25/jonjuan-in-spanish-class/

Museum of Florida Art. (2009). Legendary Florida background. Retrieved from http://www.museumoffloridaart.org/legendaryflorida/background.html

Bucuvalas, T. (2000). At the borders of culture: Past and present. Retrieved from http://www.kislakfoundation.org/millennium-exhibit/bucuvalas1.htm

Lopez-White, C. (2010). Ponce de Leon. Retrieved from http://cheyennelopezwhite.glogster.com/Ponce-de-Leon/

Janning, R. (2006). Knights of Columbus. Retrieved from http://www.kofc2898.org/

De Leon, J.P. (2008). Juan Ponce de Leon blog. Retrieved from jponcedeleon123.blogspot.com/

Display Pictures

Photo 1: Coastline of Florida during Ponce de Leon's voyage in the early 1500's

Photo 2: Map from the 1500's

Pictures

Book List

Boyd, B. (2003). Exploring the Americas. Williamsburg, VA: Chester Comix Publishing

Gallagher, J. (2000). Hernando de Soto and the exploration of Florida. New York, NY: Chelsea House Publications.

Harmon, D. (2000). Juan Ponce de Leon: And the search for the fountain of youth. New York, NY: Chelsea House Publications.

Maestro, B. & Maestro, G. (1992). The discovery of the Americas. New York, NY: Harper Collins Publishing

Molzahn, A. B. (2003). Ponce de Leon: Explorer of Florida. Berkeley Heights, NJ: Enslow Publishers, Inc.

Ragen, R. (2005). Ponce de Leon: Exploring Florida and Puerto Rico. New York, NY: Crabtree Publishing Company.

Working Notebook

These need to be printed on individual pages so the student can create a working notebook.

New World Adventure
Action Plan
By:
_________________


Public Announcement
Directions: Write a brief notice to alert the people of your country of your action plan. Tell people about you, notify them of your voyage and state reasons for your exploration.



Ship & Map
Directions: Draw a picture of your ship and a map of your voyage.

Weather, Conditions & Location
Directions: Pretend to log the daily weather conditions, what do you think it’s like on the ocean? Note you’re location daily – are you closer to Spain or the coast of the Americas?

Day One:



Day Two:



Day Three:


Flag of Monarchy & Items discovered

Directions: Draw the flag that’s flying from the mast of your ship. List the items you discovered when you came ashore. Describe if you found what you were looking for, anything you’ve never seen before, and/or something you already have at home.

Florida Sunshine State Standards for Fourth Grade

Benchmark SS.4.3.1: The student identifies explorers who came to Florida and the motivations behind their expeditions.
o Recognizes a European explorer who came to Florida who came to find slaves and riches.

Benchmark SS.4.A.3.2: Describe cause and effects of European colonization on the Native American tribes of Florida.
o Recognizes an effect of European colonization on Native American tribes in Florida, such as slavery.

Benchmark SS.4.A.3.3: Identify the significance of St. Augustine as the oldest permanent European settlement in the United States.
o Recognizes that St. Augustine is an old European settlement.

Benchmark SS.4.A.3.4: Explain the purpose of and daily like on missions.
o Identify that the purpose of missions in Florida was to spread Christianity, the Spanish language, and style of dress to Native Americans.

Benchmark SS.4.A.3.6: Identify the effects of Spanish rule in Florida.
o Recognizes effects of Spanish rule in early Florida, such as names of cities, agriculture, and weapons.

Benchmark SS.4.A.3.7: Identify nations (Spain, France, and England) that controlled Florida before it became a United States territory.
o Identifies different nations that controlled Florida, such as England or Spain

Resources

Amazon.com. (2010). Florida explorers: Children’s books. Retrieved from http://www.amazon.com/Exploring-Americas-Chester-Comics-Content/dp/0972961631/ref=pd_sim_b_42#noop

Boilon, S. (2006). An adventure to the new world. Retrieved from http://www.proteacher.com/cgi-bin/outsidesite.cgi?id=3190&external=http://score.rims.k12.ca.us/activity/newworld/&original=http://www.proteacher.com/090065.shtml&title=An Adventure to the New World

Enchanted Learning (1996). Explorers of North and Central America. Retrieved from http://www.enchantedlearning.com/explorers/namerica.shtml

Senate Kids. (2010). Florida timeline. Retrieved from http://www.flsenate.gov/senatekids/timeline.cfm

USHistory.com. (2010). Jean Ribault. Retrieved from http://www.u-s-history.com/pages/h1147.html


Images

How Stuff Works. (1998). History of Florida. Retrieved from http://history.howstuffworks.com/american-history/history-of-florida1.htm

Museum of Florida Art. (2009). Legendary Florida background. Retrieved from http://www.museumoffloridaart.org/legendaryflorida/background.html


Artifact Bag Images and Information

Bucuvalas, T. (2000). At the borders of culture: Past and present. Retrieved from http://www.kislakfoundation.org/millennium-exhibit/bucuvalas1.htm

De Leon, J.P. (2008). Juan Ponce de Leon blog. Retrieved from jponcedeleon123.blogspot.com/

Janning, R. (2006). Knights of Columbus. Retrieved from http://www.kofc2898.org/

Jonathan. (2009). Rhythm and waves blog. Retrieved from http://rhythmandwaves.wordpress.com/2009/08/25/jonjuan-in-spanish-class/

Lopez-White, C. (2010). Ponce de Leon. Retrieved from http://cheyennelopezwhite.glogster.com/Ponce-de-Leon/

Museum of Florida Art. (2009). Legendary Florida background. Retrieved from http://www.museumoffloridaart.org/legendaryflorida/background.html

Book List

Boyd, B. (2003). Exploring the Americas. Williamsburg, VA: Chester Comix Publishing

Gallagher, J. (2000). Hernando de Soto and the exploration of Florida. New York, NY: Chelsea House Publications.

Harmon, D. (2000). Juan Ponce de Leon: And the search for the fountain of youth. New York, NY: Chelsea House Publications.

Maestro, B. & Maestro, G. (1992). The discovery of the Americas. New York, NY: Harper Collins Publishing

Molzahn, A. B. (2003). Ponce de Leon: Explorer of Florida. Berkeley Heights, NJ: Enslow Publishers, Inc.

Ragen, R. (2005). Ponce de Leon: Exploring Florida and Puerto Rico. New York, NY: Crabtree Publishing Company.