Florida Tourism: Past and Present
About the Lesson
Students will create an advertisement brochure showcasing a city or town in Florida. The student’s brochure should encourage tourism by exploring art and culture, food, outdoor activities, and the town or city’s history.
Grade Level: 4th – 5th
Unit/Subject: Social Studies | Florida History | St. Augustine History
National/State Learning Standards
SS.4.A.1.2: Synthesize information related to Florida history through print and electronic media.
SS.4.A.6.1: Describe the economic development of Florida’s major industries.
SS.4.A.6.3: Describe the contributions of significant individuals to Florida.
SS.4.A.8.4: Explain how tourism affects Florida’s economy and growth.
Henry Flagler and his Era
Category: Education,Lesson Plans
S. Langsdorf & Co. of New York
Postcard featuring the Hotel Alcazar, c. 1908
Color lithograph
Lightner Learning: Discover Florida Through Art, Architecture, and History
Explore Florida’s cultural and historical identity with Lightner Learning, a free digital resource hub from the Lightner Museum featuring curriculum-aligned lesson plans and hands-on activities for educators.
Located in the heart of historic St. Augustine, the Lightner Museum offers a unique setting for students to explore the stories that shaped Florida. Housed in the iconic former Hotel Alcazar, built by Henry Flagler in 1888, the museum provides a window into the transformative era when Flagler’s hotels, railroads, and civic investments helped establish St. Augustine as a premier destination and shaped the development of modern Florida.
