LESSON PLAN SUMMARY
Historic Florida Architecture Murals

Destination
Other
Subjects Social Studies, Arts
Grade 8th Grade
Author Lauren Monforte, S.S. Seward Institute

It is vital for students to understand the culture and history of the town they live in. This understanding helps students appreciate their world from a deeper, more historical perspective. Students work collaboratively to create a mural of a historic building in Florida, NY, for display in the school. Changes that have occurred historically and architecturally within their home town are discussed and evaluated. This lesson can be done using buildings in any community.