Unit Plan Template

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Unit Author

First and Last Name

B. Autumn Swaney, Megan Reynolds, Sarah Treadaway

Authors E-mail Address

Bgaspa5@lsu.edu, mreyn19@lsu.edu, stread3@lsu.edu

Course Name(s)

ELRC

Course Number(s)

2507

Course Section(s)

03

Instructor(s) Name(s)

Dr. D. Heroman

Unit Overview
Unit Plan Title

Louisiana - Environment, Culture & History

Curriculum-Framing Questions

Goals

Content Questions

In this unit, the students will learn about different aspects of

Louisiana including those that helped shape its environment,
culture and history. The topics covered include activities in
the following subject areas: History, Science and Art. At the
end of each lesson, the students will be able to apply the
skills they have learned to future activities.
Can students draw their own interpretation of a George
Rodrigue Blue Dog?
Can students describe what happened during the LA
Purchase
Can students describe Louisianas resources?

Unit Summary

History: The Louisiana Purchase

Science: Louisianas Resources
Art: George Rodrigue Blue Dog
Subject Area(s) (List all subjects that apply)

List the subjects that your group will cover in the unit.
History, Science, and Art
Grade Level [Click box(es) of all grade level(s) that your Unit targets]

K-2
6-8
ESL
Gifted and Talented

3-5
9-12
Resource
Other:

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Targeted State Frameworks/Content Standards/Benchmarks

History
H-1A-M3 Explain the causes, effects, or impact of a given historical event in U.S. history.
H-1A-M4 Propose and defend an alternative course of action to a given issue or problem in
U.S. history.
Science
SI-H-A3 Use technology when appropriate to enhance laboratory investigations and
presentations of findings
SE-H-B4/5 Evaluate the effectiveness of natural resource management in Louisiana.
SE-H-C3 Analyze the effect of common social, economic, technological, and political
considerations on environmental policy
SE-H-C5 Describe the relationship between public support and the enforcement of
environmental policies
Art
VA-HP-M6 Identify major works of great and influential artists and recognize their
achievements.
VA-CE-M1 Demonstrate art methods and techniques in visual representations based on
research of imagery.
Student Objectives/Learning Outcomes

Your objectives should be listed on your daily plan.

Procedures

Lesson 1-Louisiana Purchase- Megan Reynolds

Lesson 2-George Rodrigue-Sarah Treadaway
Lesson 3-Louisianas Resources- B. Autumn Swaney
Approximate Time Needed

3- 60 minute class periods

Prerequisite Skills

Basic computer knowledge with the interenet, kid pix, researching skills
Materials and Resources

Technology Hardware (Click boxes of all equipment needed)

Camera
Laser Disk
Computer(s)
Printer
Digital Camera
Projection System
DVD Player
Scanner
Internet Connection
Television

VCR
Video Camera
Video Conferencing Equip.
Other:

Technology Software (Click boxes of all software needed.)

Database/Spreadsheet
Image Processing
Desktop Publishing
Internet Web Browser
E-mail Software
Multimedia
Encyclopedia on CD-ROM

Web Page Development

Word Processing
Other:

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Printed Materials

Printed natural resource handouts

Supplies

Kid Pix software

Internet Resources

Youtube.com, georgerodrigue.com, Prezi.com, Louisiana.gov

Others
Accommodations for Differentiated Instruction

Resource Student

Students will need extra time for all activities and will also
need individual assistance.

Non-Native English
Speaker

The teacher will provide individual assistance to each student,

and if available a bilingual instructor will provide assistance.

Gifted Student

If they complete all previous assignments, then students will

be given further questioning to enhance their critical thinking
skills.

Student Assessment

How are you going to assess the whole unit? I am including a unit plan rubric for you to use.

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