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Diving into Florida

A Look at T he Sunshine State. Diving into Florida. Florida Basics. Flag Bird Flower Seal. Florida’s Natural Resources. Florida lacks many minerals and oils, but is rich in phosphate. There are many different types of plants (palm trees pine, Orange trees, cypress, and dogwood)

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Diving into Florida

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  1. A Look at The Sunshine State Diving into Florida

  2. Florida Basics • Flag • Bird • Flower • Seal

  3. Florida’s Natural Resources • Florida lacks many minerals and oils, but is rich in phosphate. • There are many different types of plants (palm trees pine, Orange trees, cypress, and dogwood) • Citrus Industry • Alligators and the American Crocodile are unique to Florida

  4. Florida’s Population • Florida is home to many Spanish-speaking and Haitian-Creole speaking people • Florida’s diversity is due to its close proximity with islands such as Cuba, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic and Haiti. • Cities such as Miami, St. Augustine, and Ybor City have been influenced greatly by Spanish and Cuban culture.

  5. Florida Tourism • Tourism brings the money • The climate and a variety of recreational activities keep people coming. • International flights fly into Miami, Orlando, Tampa and Ft. Lauderdale • The white sandy beaches

  6. Religion • With a little less than 50% Florida is mostly Protestant • 26% of Floridians are Catholic • 3% are Jewish • All of these religious groups could have been influenced by the founders and explorers of this state

  7. Now It’s Your Turn • Research the History of… • Religion • Transportation • Tourism and Jobs • The People • Plants, Animals and geographic regions

  8. Sunshine State Standards • Standard 6: • The student understands the history of Florida and its • people. (SS.A.6.2.2-4)

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