1. The Ancient Spanish Monastery & Gardens
Education Activity Workbook
Based on the Florida Department of Education Standards and Webb’s Depth of Knowledge Levels
Circle your Grade 3, 4, 5
Name________________, Date______, Class Period__ Teacher’s Name___________
Activity #1
Visual Arts Big Idea VA.3.O: Organizational Structure Enduring Understanding 1 VA.3.O.1:
Understanding the organizational structure of an art form provides a foundation for appreciation of artistic
works and respect for the creative process
Standing near the back door of the museum, look toward the Cloisters and draw a picture of the Ancient
Spanish Monastery and Gardens modified for a different use. Include as much detail as possible.
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Describe the purpose of your modifications and explain the use of at least four (4) design elements
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2. Activity #2
History Strand SS.5.A: American History SS.5.A.1.1 Use primary and secondary sources to
understand history.
Identify the following types of resources and explain your selection.
Sources Primary Secondary Reason
Your stories about your visit
Souvenirs from the Monastery
Pictures of the Monastery
Books about the Monastery
Video you watched during your visit
Your drawings of the Monastery
A journal about your visit
Diagrams of the Monastery
Newspaper articles about the Monastery
Activity #3
Geography Standard 2 SS.3.G.2: Places and Regions Strand SS.3.G: Geography SS.3.G.2.5 Identify natural
and man-made landmarks in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean.
List at least 4 context clues in the order of importance to describe natural and man-made landmarks of
the Ancient Spanish Monastery and Gardens. Example: Explain the advantages
and disadvantages of building with stone rather than wood.
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3. The Ancient Spanish Monastery & Gardens
Education Activity Workbook
Based on Florida Department of Education Strands and Webb’s Depth of Knowledge Levels
Circle your Grade 6, 7, 8
Name________________, Date______, Class Period__ Teacher’s Name_________
Activity #1
World History Standard 1 SS.6.W.1: Utilize historical inquiry skills and analytical processes. Utilize historical
inquiry skills and analytical processes. SS.6.W.1.1 Use timelines to identify chronological order of historical
events.
Using the history http://www.spanishmonastery.com/history of the Ancient Spanish Monastery and
Gardens, design a timeline with brief summaries for the monastery’s historical dates below.
1133-1830 AD
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1925-1964 AD
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4. Activity #2
Geography Standard 1 SS.7.G.1: Understand how to use maps and other geographic representations, tools, and
technology to report information.
Group Activity
Students will learn about the history of the Ancient Spanish Monastery. Label and describe what
you see in each picture and share one fact. *The internet can be used to research the interesting facts.
Ex. Monk's table_Fact: It has a space carved into the table for religious relics

5. Activity #3
World History Standard 3 SS.6.W.3: Recognize significant events, figures, and contributions of classical
civilizations SS.6.W.3.17 Explain the spread and influence of the Latin language on Western Civilization.
Travel along the inner walls of the monastery and visit at least (5) Corbels. Chart two (2) significant
details about each Corbel and hypothesize the impact of the various ethnic groups on the development of
the Ancient Spanish Monastery.
Rough Sketch of Corbel #1 (2) Significant Details about
the Corbel
Possible Ethnic Impacts on the
Monastery
Rough Sketch of Corbel #2 (2) Significant Details about
the Corbel
Possible Ethnic Impacts on the
Monastery
Rough Sketch of Corbel #3 (2) Significant Details about
the Corbel
Possible Ethnic Impacts on the
Monastery
Rough Sketch of Corbel #4 (2) Significant Details about
the Corbel
Possible Ethnic Impacts on the
Monastery
Rough Sketch of Corbel #5 (2) Significant Details about
the Corbel
Possible Ethnic Impacts on the
Monastery

6. The Ancient Spanish Monastery & Gardens
Education Activity Workbook
Based on Florida Department of Education Strands and Webb’s Depth of Knowledge Levels
Circle your Grade 9, 10, 11, 12
Name________________, Date______, Class Period__ Teacher’s Name___________
Activity #1
American History Strand SS.912.A: American History Standard 5 SS.912.A.5: Analyze the effects of the
changing social, political, and economic conditions of the Roaring Twenties and the Great Depression.
SS.912.A.5.11 Examine causes, course, and consequences of the Great Depression and the New Deal.
Explain the cause and effect of events that led to the Cloisters’ purchase, transportation, abandonment
and eventual reconstruction.
CAUSES EFFECTS
Purchase
Transportation
Abandonment
Eventual Reconstruction

7. Activity #2
Humanities Strand SS.912.H: Humanities SS.912.H.1.3 Relate works in the arts to various cultures.
Draw a rough sketch of any two (2) examples of art displayed in the Ancient Spanish Monastery and
explain the cultural connection to a European influence.
Cultural Connection of Art Example #1 Cultural Connection of Art Example #2
Art Example # 1 Art Example # 2

8. Activity #3
Sociology Standard 8 SS.912.S.8: Individual and Community/Examine the role of the individual as a member of
the community; explore both individual and collective behavior. SS.912.S.8.1 Describe traditions, roles, and
expectations necessary for a community to continue.
Use the spider diagram below to list the ways the Ancient Spanish Monastery & Gardens benefits the
local community.
Curriculum Design Team
Daniel H. Markarian Ed.D. Coordinator Rosalys Torres M.S.E.D.
Joan Anderson M.S.E.D. Karen Schedin M.S.E.D.
Melissa C. Hill M.S.E.D. Justin C. Scott M.S.E.D.
Robert G. Lawrie Jr. M.S.E.D. Jude St. Phard Jr. Ed.D.
Ronald Loupus M.S.E.D. Allena L. Verticier M.S.E.D.
Jacquelyn C. Moyer M.S.E.D. Monica M. Young M.S.E.D.
Jan Northrop M.S.E.D Catherine G. Zuluaga M.S.E.D.
The Ancient
Spanish Monastery
and Gardens
Ex. As a
park