A colorful travel brochure reveals why St. Augustine is considered the birthplace of African-American history. Images and maps bring the rich history of the city to life by displaying the many individuals, events, and sites that honor the black history of this famous city.

Concepts

african american history, florida, st. augustine

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Print the brochure in color and laminate for continued use
• Have groups take on the roll of travel agents and create brochures for other themed tours of St. Augustine
• Use the brochure to launch projects where individuals research the topics pictured on the brochure in greater depth

Classroom Considerations

• The brochure demonstrates how St. Augustine has come to honor the African-American history of the city

Pros

• Includes a walking map with notes about each site

Cons

• None

Common Core

RI.9-10.1 RI.9-10.2 RI.11-12.1 RI.11-12.2