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Overview

Programming at the Historic Capitol focuses on the importance of Civic Education and Historic Preservation through the use of fun and educational materials aimed at learners of all ages. A scavenger hunt sends visitors searching through the building to identify items and answer questions. A mock legislative session allows participants to debate and vote on issues important to Floridians. Our exciting temporary exhibits illuminate a variety of topics. All programs are free and should be allotted a minimum of one hour for participation. There is a cap of 60 participants for these special programs.

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Online Resources

• Historic Capitol Activity Book (PDF)
• Senate Kids Book (PDF)
• Life of a Lawmaker (Grades 6-12) (PDF)
• icivics: https://www.icivics.org/

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Teacher Resources

Each of our museum programs have been coordinated with Florida Standards. The PDF documents below include program descriptions and standards that are met by each program. Learn more about how to schedule a group program.

• Welcome Introduction "The Historic Capitol" (PDF)
• Introductory Video: "Florida in the Balance" (PDF)

How An Idea Becomes a Law in Florida

• How An Idea Becomes a Law Description (PDF)
• Prezi Webpage: How An Idea Becomes a Law in Florida
• Transcript (PDF)
• Non-animated How An Idea Becomes a Law in Florida (PDF)
• Flowchart Worksheet and Answers (PDF)
• Lawmaking Prezi Worksheet (PDF)

• Scavenger Hunts for our youngest visitors through Grade 3
  • Description (PDF)
  • Scavenger Hunt Pictures Only Handout (PDF)
  • Scavenger Hunt Grades K-3 Handout (PDF)
• Scavenger Hunt Grades 4 – 5
  • Description (PDF)
  • Scavenger Hunt Grades 4 – 5 Handout (PDF)
• Scavenger Hunt Grades 6 and Higher
  • Description (PDF)
  • Scavenger Hunt Grades 6 and Higher Handout (PDF)
• 20th of May Emancipation in Florida Historical Exploration
  • Description (PDF)
  • 20th of May Exploration Guided Questions (PDF)

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Additional Teacher Resources

Cpalms- Florida standards
http://www.cpalms.org/Public/

Florida PBS Learning Media
http://florida.pbslearningmedia.org/

Center for Civic Education
http://www.civiced.org/

Please contact us for more information or questions on these materials; or if you have any feedback, suggestions, or comments on these programs, at info@flhistoriccapitol.gov. Please call (850)487-1902 to schedule a group to participate in our Issues in the House of Representatives Mock Legislative Session program.