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November 22th, 2024
Friday
Milestones In Your Community
Every community, no matter how big or small, has its own unique story to tell.
You might wonder, “Why are milestones so important for my community?” Well, they help people remember and celebrate the things that matter most. When you celebrate a milestone, you're not just marking a moment in time—you’re also connecting with your neighbors, your friends, and even your family. It’s a way of saying, “This is who we are, and this is what we’ve accomplished.” Milestones help build a sense of pride, belonging, and shared history in the place you live.
There are plenty of ways to get involved in community events. One way is to help create a community project around a milestone. For example, if your town is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its founding, you could participate in creating a time capsule that highlights important moments in the town’s history. Or, if your community has just finished building a new playground, you could organize a party or celebration where everyone can come together to enjoy the new space. You might even take the opportunity to interview local residents and create a story map, telling the history of how your town or neighborhood has changed over the years.
The key to celebrating milestones is to recognize that every event, no matter how big or small, plays an important part in the story of your community. By actively participating in celebrating these milestones, you help keep the memories alive and ensure that your town or neighborhood continues to grow and thrive. You get to be a part of something bigger than yourself, and you help create new milestones for future generations to remember. So, whether you’re throwing a party, telling stories, or creating art, your involvement makes a difference in shaping your community’s history and future.
Bell-Ringer:
Think back to all the knowledge you have experienced this week. Write down one thing you learned during the process of creating your story map that you found surprising or interesting.
What was the most challenging part of doing your research? Write a sentence or two about how you handled that challenge.
For our concluding activity, you’ll have the chance to share the Story Map you’ve created over the past few days.
Your Story Map is a visual and interactive representation of an important milestone, event, or person in your community or history. As you present, you’ll walk your classmates through the map, explaining the key details, photos, and information you've gathered. This is your opportunity to share the story you've uncovered and show how the milestone is connected to the larger history of your community or the world. Be sure to highlight what you learned, why it’s important, and how your Story Map brings the event to life for everyone to understand and appreciate!
After everyone is finished presenting, it is time to reflect! Show what you have learned this week by completing the short worksheet below.
Additional Resources
A List of Book resources for Students K-12 to enhance to knowledge gained from the activities and lesson completed during the week.
A bibliography of resources that teachers can use to teach more about Tallahassee.
Throughout the week we have covered the importance of milestones at a state and local level. Celebrating milestones isn't just about marking one specific event or achievement—it's about recognizing the journey and growth of a community, a person, or even a whole society. Each milestone, whether it's a big event like a historical victory or a small personal accomplishment, shows progress and change.
As you and your students reflect on this week, take with you the curiosity about your own experiences that you might apply to celebrating the next milestone in your community!
Previously on #FLGeoWeek:
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