Commodities
Citrus
Grade Levels:
fourth-eighth
Subjects:
Language Arts,Social Studies
Keywords:
Global,History,Map,Oranges
Citrus in Florida
Citrus in Florida will examine the development of oranges and their history here in Florida. Students will discover the significant role citrus plays in Florida’s economy, the impact citrus had on Florida's history while learning about geography. Objectives: Identify the origin of oranges. Describe the history of citrus in Florida. Recognize the significance of the citrus industry to Florida. Time: Activity 1: 15-20 minutes Activity 2: 20-25 minutes