Unit Plan Template

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Unit Author

First and Last Name

Abbie Malim, Annie Pizzini, Jordan Berry

Authors E-mail Address

Amalin2@lsu.edu, jorberr19@gmail.com,
Annepizzini@gmail.com

Course Name(s)

ELRC

Course Number(s)

2507

Course Section(s)

004

Instructor(s) Name(s)

Dr. D. Heroman

Unit Overview
Unit Plan Title

Louisiana Lesson Plan

Curriculum-Framing Questions

Goals

The students will learn about the history of Louisiana and

the geography of the state. After discussing the Louisiana
purchase, students will transition to learn about specific
qualities that make Louisiana unique such as the symbols
and wetlands.

Unit Summary

The unit uses Louisiana history to gain a greater understanding of the process of Louisiana
statehood, the symbols which represent the state and its history. Finally, students will learn
the uniqueness of the Louisiana wetlands and the benefits that they bring to the state.
Subject Area(s) (List all subjects that apply)

Social Studies, English Language Arts, and Science

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:

Targeted State Frameworks/Content Standards/Benchmarks

History:
1. Identify cultural elements that have contributed to our state heritage
2. Identify people and their influence in the early development of Louisiana.
English Language Arts:
1. Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring explicitly to
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2. Determine the main idea of a text; recount the key details and explain how they support
the main idea.
Science:
1. Identify physical processes that change Earths surface and create physical features
suddenly or over time
Student Objectives/Learning Outcomes

Your objectives should be listed on your daily plan.

Procedures

Z:\heroman\Spring 2015 2507.4\unit plans 2507.4 spring 2015\Louisiana

Lesson 1 Louisiana Purchase Abbie Malin
Lesson 2 Louisiana Symbols Annie Pizzini
Lesson 3 Louisiana Wetlands Jordan Berry
Approximate Time Needed

History: 1- 2 hours
English Language Arts: 1 hour
Science: 1 hour
Prerequisite Skills

Basic knowledge of computers.

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:

Printed
Materials

Louisiana Purchase and painting and brochure

Supplies

Computers and projector

Internet
Resource
s

http://www.umsl.edu/library/merc/exhibits/lewis_and_clark_maps/MAPS_online_images/LP%20in

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Accommodations for Differentiated Instruction

Resource Student

Extended time and additional help

Non-Native English
Speaker

Group work and extended time

Gifted Student

Further questions

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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