1. Fun History Fact In 1934, the US Navy moved 840 graves to build officers’ quarters, and relocated them to what is now Warrington. To this day, residents insist flowers will not grow on the former gravesites.

2. History in My Hometown History influences our everyday lives. History influences our everyday lives. All around you, history has shaped the way you live: All around you, history has shaped the way you live: Economically Economically Politically Politically Culturally Culturally Socially Socially

3. History in My Hometown Cultural Impact of History Cultural Impact of History (example) (example) Pensacola, Florida Pensacola, Florida Spanish Era 1519-1802 Don Tristan de Luna landed in Pensacola Don Tristan de Luna landed in Pensacola and formed the first colony. and formed the first colony. - provide detailed information about the colony and way of life. - provide detailed information about the colony and way of life.

4. History in My Hometown Cultural Influence (example) Cultural Influence (example) Spanish language- Spanish language- Pensacola is located in Escambia County. Pensacola is located in Escambia County. The word “escambia” is Spanish for “barter” or “money exchange.” The word “escambia” is Spanish for “barter” or “money exchange.” Street names, “Tarragona,” “Florida Blanca,” “Intendencia,” are original names given by former Spanish settlers. Street names, “Tarragona,” “Florida Blanca,” “Intendencia,” are original names given by former Spanish settlers.

5. History in My Hometown Cultural Influence (example) Cultural Influence (example) Spanish Architecture: Spanish Architecture: Many of the buildings have Spanish design. Even new buildings have been constructed with tradition in mind. US Courthouse, Palafox St.

6. History in My Hometown Naval Aviation in Pensacola Naval Aviation in Pensacola In 1825, the US Navy built a naval base in Pensacola. The protected harbor and ample timber provided a perfect location. In 1825, the US Navy built a naval base in Pensacola. The protected harbor and ample timber provided a perfect location. In 1911, the Navy closed the base, due to lack of use. In 1911, the Navy closed the base, due to lack of use.

7. History in My Hometown With the invention of the airplane, the Navy realized its use and needed a location to research aircraft and train pilots. With the invention of the airplane, the Navy realized its use and needed a location to research aircraft and train pilots. In 1914, the USS Mississippi arrived and reopened the base, making it the first Naval Air Station with 9 officers and 24 enlisted men In 1914, the USS Mississippi arrived and reopened the base, making it the first Naval Air Station with 9 officers and 24 enlisted men

8. History in My Hometown In 1915, Lt. Cmdr. Mustin flew an airplane off the USS North Carolina, moving in Pensacola Bay, making it the first aircraft carrier takeoff. In 1915, Lt. Cmdr. Mustin flew an airplane off the USS North Carolina, moving in Pensacola Bay, making it the first aircraft carrier takeoff. By 1918, over 1000 men had been trained to fly at NAS Pensacola. By 1918, over 1000 men had been trained to fly at NAS Pensacola.(www.pensacolahistory.org)

9. History in My Hometown With WWII, Pensacola grew and by 1944 had trained over 12,000 pilots. With WWII, Pensacola grew and by 1944 had trained over 12,000 pilots.

10. History in My Hometown Economic Impact of Naval Aviation: Economic Impact of Naval Aviation: Today, over 29,500 people are employed by the military in the Pensacola Area. Today, over 29,500 people are employed by the military in the Pensacola Area. Another 150,000 people are employed in various jobs. Another 150,000 people are employed in various jobs. Approximately 4000 enlisted personnel train in Pensacola each year, adding economic growth to businesses, theatres, and restaurants. Approximately 4000 enlisted personnel train in Pensacola each year, adding economic growth to businesses, theatres, and restaurants.

11. History in My Hometown Museum of Naval Aviation Museum of Naval Aviation Located at NAS Pensacola, this museum has one of the finest collection of aircraft in the world. Located at NAS Pensacola, this museum has one of the finest collection of aircraft in the world. Approximately 1 million people visit each year—adding to the economic growth of Pensacola. Approximately 1 million people visit each year—adding to the economic growth of Pensacola.

12. History in My Hometown Lesson Guidelines Students must keep notes of all resources and drafts on a disk for review by the teacher. Students must keep notes of all resources and drafts on a disk for review by the teacher. All presentation will be done in PowerPoint. All presentation will be done in PowerPoint. PowerPoint information (www.emtech.net/powerpoint.htm) PowerPoint information (www.emtech.net/powerpoint.htm)www.emtech.net/powerpoint.htm Example of sources: Example of sources: --Internet: www.floridahistory.org/floridians/spanish --Internet: www.floridahistory.org/floridians/spanishwww.floridahistory.org/floridians/spanish --Book: Herbert Priestly, Tristan de Luna, Conquistador of the Old South, A Study of Spanish Imperial Strategy, Glendale, CA 1936 --Book: Herbert Priestly, Tristan de Luna, Conquistador of the Old South, A Study of Spanish Imperial Strategy, Glendale, CA 1936 --Other sources: Local newspapers, magazines, Chamber of Commerce, etc. --Other sources: Local newspapers, magazines, Chamber of Commerce, etc.

13. History in My Hometown Assessment Rubric for Project Assessment Rubric for Project Excellent: Notes/organizer/drafts on disk. Included accurate local historical information. Conventions followed. Included an example of how event/belief/decision/chance event was written into local history Excellent: Notes/organizer/drafts on disk. Included accurate local historical information. Conventions followed. Included an example of how event/belief/decision/chance event was written into local history Good: Notes/organizer/drafts on disk. Included mostly accurate local historical information. Conventions mostly followed. Alluded to how event/belief/decision/chance event was written into local history Good: Notes/organizer/drafts on disk. Included mostly accurate local historical information. Conventions mostly followed. Alluded to how event/belief/decision/chance event was written into local history See Me: Notes/organizer/drafts are not on disk OR Included inaccurate local historical information OR Conventions not evident OR Ignored how event/belief/decision/chance event was written into local history See Me: Notes/organizer/drafts are not on disk OR Included inaccurate local historical information OR Conventions not evident OR Ignored how event/belief/decision/chance event was written into local history NOTE: Students must share information on the disk with the teacher prior to beginning the creation of the PowerPoint as part of the assessment. It is strongly suggested that you peer assess your presentation prior to having to present in class.