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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