GRADES 3-5

Tropical Dreams
Come and discover the rich history of 10,000 years of South Florida with your students as you are guided through the museum’s permanent exhibition, Tropical Dreams: A People’s History of South Florida. 

Students will:

• dress up in traditional costumes
  
• dramatize scenes
  
• hear stories

Seminole/Miccosukee Discovery*
Experience the fascinating world of the Seminole and Miccosukee Indians. Students will discover the lifestyles, customs and beliefs of South Florida’s Native Americans.

Students will:

• dress up in traditional costumes
  
• look at artifacts and recreate a Green Corn Dance
  
• reenact a traditional cooking fire

Grades: 3-5
SS.A.1.2.1, SS.A.2.2.3, SS.A.3.2.2, SS.A.6.2.3, SS.A.6.2.6, SS.A.6.2.7, SS.B.2.2.2, SS.B.2.2.3, SS.B.2.2.4, MA.A.3.2.2, MA.A.3.2.3, MA.A.1.2.3, MA.B.1.2.1, MA.B. 1.2.2, LA.A.1.2.2, LA.A.1.2.3, LA.A.2.2.1, LA.A.2.2.8, LA.B.1.2.1, LA.B.2.2.1, LA.B.2.2.3, LA.C.1.2.1, LA.C.1.2.5, LA.C.2.2.2

World Map*
Embark on a journey to other lands as your group travels the globe on a room-sized map and creates a three-dimensional world with the use of artifacts and props.

Students will:

• learn about the wildlife, environment, music and culture of different countries and regions
• explore basic geography, while examining the diverse environments and cultures found all over the globe

Grades: 3-5
SS.A.1.2.1, SS.A.1.2.2, SS.A.1.2.3, SS.A.3.2.4, SS.A.3.2.4, SC.D.1.2.2, MA.A.3.2.2, MA.A.3.2.3, MA.A.1.2.3, MA.B.1.2.1, MA.B. 1.2.2, LA.A.1.2.2, LA.A.1.2.3, LA.A.2.2.1, LA.A.2.2.8, LA.B.1.2.1, LA.B.2.2.1, LA.B.2.2.3, LA.C.1.2.1, LA.C.1.2.5, LA.C.2.2.2

Explorer Map*
Follow the wake of great explorers. Students will cross the world’s oceans on a giant floor map and retrace the routes followed by early European traders, Spanish conquistadors and others.

Students will:

• identify changes in navigational tools and techniques over time 
• explore the relationship between science and history
• learn about European exploration of the “New World” while gaining geographic understanding

Grades 3-5:
SS.A.1.2.1, SS.A.2.2.1, SS.A.2.2.2, S.A.2.2.6, SS.A.3.2.4, SS.A.4.2.1, SS.A.4.2.2, SS.B.1.2.1, SS.B.1.2.3, SS.B.1.2.4, MA.A.3.2.2, MA.A.3.2.3, MA.A.1.2.3, MA.B.1.2.1, MA.B. 1.2.2, LA.A.1.2.2, LA.A.1.2.3, LA.A.2.2.1, LA.A.2.2.8, LA.B.1.2.1, LA.B.2.2.1, LA.B.2.2.3, LA.C.1.2.1, LA.C.1.2.5, LA.C.2.2.2, SC.C.1.2.1, SC.C.2.2.2, SC.D.1.2.2, SC.E.2.2.1, SC.H.3.2.4

History Mysteries (targeting grade 4)
History Mysteries addresses the social studies curriculum objectives through four different programs that examine important themes in Florida history. Students will engage in role-playing and hands-on experiences with artifacts. In addition to incorporating standards that address the content strands tested on the FCAT, History Mysteries also serves Florida Statue 233.061, which mandates a Florida history experience for Grade 4 students. 

Making a Living in Florida  
Explore the ways various groups have earned a living in South Florida: Seminoles in the Everglades, Key West settlers and Miami homesteaders.

Florida Lifestyle  
Examine the lifestyles of prehistoric Miamians, Seminole Indians and South Florida homesteaders.

Florida Under Five Flags  
Learn about the various nations that have controlled the state throughout its history and the reasons different groups had for migrating to Florida.

Transportation in Florida  
Investigate the impact of transportation on South Florida history and Miami’s position as a “gateway” city.

Grade 4:
SS.A.1.2.1, SS.A.1.2.3. SS.A.3.2.4, SS.A. 4.2.1, SS.A.4.2.2, SS.A.4.2.5, SS.A.4.2.6, SS.A.5.2.7, SS.A.5.2.7, SS.A.6.2.1, SS.A.6.2.2, SS.A.6.2.3, SS.A.6.2.4, SS.A.6.2.5, SS.A.6.2.6, SS.A.6.2.7, SS.B.1.2.4, SS.B.2.2.2, SS.B.2.2.3, SS.B.2.2.4, SC.G.2.2.3, SC.H.1.2.5, SC.H.3.2.1, SC.H.3.2.4, LA.A.1.2.2, LA.A.1.2.3, LA.A.2.2.1, LA.A.2.2.8, LA.B.1.2.1, LA.B.2.2.1, LA.B.2.2.3, LA.C.1.2.1, LA.C.1.2.5, LA.C.2.2.2, MA.A.3.2.2, MA.A.3.2.3, MA.A.1.2.3, MA.B.1.2.1, MA.B. 1.2.2

Archaeology: Dig History!
Uncover the past during this two-part program. First, students will learn about the discovery of the Miami Circle at the museum. Then students will go to a dig site!

Program includes:

• examination of artifacts found at the site
• tour of the museum’s pre-historic gallery, First Arrivals
• an actual excavation to discover artifacts, using fundamental archaeological methods and tools

$285 for a 2 hour program for 20 students

Grades: 3-5
SS.A.1.2.1, SS.A.1.2.3, SS.A.6.2.2, SS.A.6.2.5, SS.A.6.2.6, SS.B.1.2.2, SS.B.2.2.2, SS.B.2.2.3, SS.B.2.2.4, SC.A.1.2.1, SC.D.1.2.4, SC.D.1.2.5, SC.H.1.2.1, SC.H.1.2.2, SC.H.1.2.3, SC.H.1.2.4, SC.H.1.2.5, SC.H.3.2.1, SC.H.3.2.2, SC.H.3.2.4, MA.A.3.2.2, MA.A.3.2.3, MA.A.1.2.3, MA.B.1.2.1, MA.B. 1.2.2, LA.A.1.2.2, LA.A.1.2.3, LA.A.2.2.1, LA.A.2.2.8, LA.B.1.2.1, LA.B.2.2.1, LA.B.2.2.3, LA.C.1.2.1, LA.C.1.2.5, LA.C.2.2.2

United States Map*
Travel across the U.S. from sea to shining sea on a large floor map in this captivating map program. Students will work on their critical thinking skills as they engage in numerous activities.

Students will also:

• investigate immigration
• learn about exploration and settlement across the country
  
• explore Florida’s relationship to other states, while comparing and contrasting the history, environment, natural resources and geography of diverse regions

Grades  3-5:
SS.A.1.2.1, SS.A.1.2.2, SS.A.2.2.3, SS.A.3.2.2, SS.A.6.2.2, SS.B.1.2.1, SS.B.1.2.3, SS.B.1.2.4 MA.A.3.2.2, MA.A.3.2.3, MA.A.1.2.3, MA.B.1.2.1, MA.B. 1.2.2, LA.A.1.2.2, LA.A.1.2.3, LA.A.2.2.1, LA.A.2.2.8, LA.B.1.2.1, LA.B.2.2.1, LA.B.2.2.3, LA.C.1.2.1, LA.C.1.2.5, LA.C.2.2.2

Florida Map*
Learn about the varied regions of the Sunshine State through history, geography and ecology.

Students will:

• gain an understanding of the differences in climate, natural resources, ecology, flora and fauna
• learn about  lifestyles, environmental and physical characteristics of each of the state’s regions

Grades 3-5:
SS.A.6.2.2, SS.A.6.2.6, SS.B.1.2.1, SS.B.1.2.3, SS.B.1.2.4, SS.B.2.2.2, SS.B.2.2.3, SS.B.2.2.4 MA.A.3.2.2, MA.A.3.2.3, MA.A.1.2.3, MA.B.1.2.1, MA.B. 1.2.2,LA.A.1.2.2, LA.A.1.2.3, LA.A.2.2.1, LA.A.2.2.8, LA.B.1.2.1, LA.B.2.2.1, LA.B.2.2.3, LA.C.1.2.1, LA.C.1.2.5, LA.C.2.2.2

South Florida Environmental Map*
Investigate South Florida’s environmental history and the flora and fauna of three important habitats: the ridge, the coast and the wetlands.

Students will:

• discover how and why the environment has changed over time
• discuss forces that threaten it and propose preservation solutions

Grades 3-5:
SS.B.1.2.1, SS.B.1.2.4, SS.B.2.2.2, SS.B.2.2.3, SS.B.2.2.4, SC.1.2.1, SC.B.2.2.1, SC.B.2.2.2, SC.B.2.2.3, SC.D.1.2.3, SC.D.1.2.4, SC.D.1.2.5, SC.D.2.2.1, SC.F.1.2.2, SC.F. 1.2.3, SC.G.1.2.2, SC.G.1.2.3, SC.G.1.2.4, SC.G.1.2.5, SC.G.1.2.6, SC.G.1.2.7, SC.G.2.2.1, SC.G.2.2.2, SC.G.2.2.3, MA.A.3.2.2, MA.A.3.2.3, MA.A.1.2.3, MA.B.1.2.1, MA.B. 1.2.2, LA.A.1.2.2, LA.A.1.2.3, LA.A.2.2.1, LA.A.2.2.8, LA.B.1.2.1, LA.B.2.2.1, LA.B.2.2.3, LA.C.1.2.1, LA.C.1.2.5, LA.C.2.2.2

Passages Map
Trace the various passages made by Africans. Students will explore the rich culture of West Africa, particularly the great kingdom of Mali, and re-enact the fourteenth century pilgrimage of Mansa Musa on a floor-sized map.

Students will:

• Learn about the Middle Passage and the forced migration of West Africans to the “New World”
  
• See artifacts from a slave ship and learn about resistance to slavery
  
• Discuss the civil rights movement and the role of African Americans in South Florida history

Grades 3-5:
SS.A.1.2.1, SS.A.1.2.2, SS.A.2.2.1, SS.A.2.2.6, SS.A.3.2.4, SS.A.4.2.1, SS.A.4.2.2, SS.A.4.2.5, SS.A.6.2.3, SS.A.6.2.4, SS.A.6.2.5, SS.A.6.2.6, SS.B.1.2.1, SS.B.1.2.3, SS.B.1.2.4, MA.A.3.2.2, MA.A.3.2.3, MA.A.1.2.3, MA.B.1.2.1, MA.B. 1.2.2, LA.A.1.2.2, LA.A.1.2.3, LA.A.2.2.1, LA.A.2.2.8, LA.B.1.2.1, LA.B.2.2.1, LA.B.2.2.3, LA.C.1.2.1, LA.C.1.2.5, LA.C.2.2.2

Miami’s Multicultural Neighborhoods Map*
Explore Miami’s diverse neighborhoods and learn how they have evolved with the continuous arrival of people from around the world, each with distinctive cultural traditions. Students will learn about the characteristics that make our community unique and dynamic by:

• listening to multicultural music
  
• practicing dances and languages
  
• discovering international cuisine

Grades 3-5:
SS.A.6.2.1, SS.A.6.2.2, SS.A.6.2.4, SS.A.6.2.5, SS.A.6.2.6, MA.A.3.2.2, MA.A.3.2.3, MA.A.1.2.3, MA.B.1.2.1, MA.B. 1.2.2, LA.A.1.2.2, LA.A.1.2.3, LA.A.2.2.1,.LA.A.2.2.8, LA.B.1.2.1, LA.B.2.2.1, LA.B.2.2.3, LA.C.1.2.1, LA.C.1.2.5, LA.C.2.2.2

Native American Map*
Compare the Native Americans of South Florida and the Caribbean to those inhabiting the rest of North America, while examining native cultures from the Northwest Coast, Great Plains, Eastern Woodlands and the Southwest.

Students will:

• learn about each culture’s environment
• investigate how the environment influenced their lifestyles and customs

Grades 3-5:
SS.A.1.2.1, SS.A.1.2.2, SS.A.2.2.3, SS.A.3.2.2, SS.B.1.2.1, SS.B.1.2.3, SS.B.1.2.4 MA.A.3.2.2, MA.A.3.2.3, MA.A.1.2.3, MA.B.1.2.1, MA.B. 1.2.2, LA.A.1.2.2, LA.A.1.2.3, LA.A.2.2.1, LA.A.2.2.8, LA.B.1.2.1, LA.B.2.2.1, LA.B.2.2.3, LA.C.1.2.1, LA.C.1.2.5, LA.C.2.2.2, SC.G.1.2.2, SC.G.2.2.1, SC.G.2.2.2, SC.G.2.2.3, SC.H.3.2.1

Caribbean Map*
Investigate South Florida’s island neighbors and look carefully at the complex history and geography of the Caribbean. Focus is on several Caribbean national groups with a strong presence in Florida, including Cubans, Haitians and Jamaicans.

Students will:

• engage in dance activities
  
• listen to music
  
• learn about food from the region 

Grades 3-5:
SS.A.3.2.4, SS.A.4.2.1, SS.A.4.2.2, SS.B.1.2.1, SS.B.1.2.3, SS.B.1.2.4, MA.A.3.2.2, MA.A.3.2.3, MA.A.1.2.3, MA.B.1.2.1, MA.B. 1.2.2, LA.A.1.2.2, LA.A.1.2.3, LA.A.2.2.1, LA.A.2.2.8, LA.B.1.2.1, LA.B.2.2.1, LA.B.2.2.3, LA.C.1.2.1, LA.C.1.2.5, LA.C.2.2.2

*These programs can take place at the Historical Museum or your school site.

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For more information, call the Education Department at 305.375.1492 or e-mail education@hmsf.org.