WHY LOUISIANA AIN'T MISSISSIPPI... OR ANY PLACE ELSE!

OBJECTIVES

1. Students will become familiar with historical figures of Louisiana and be able to determine events and characteristics related to them.

2. Students will use creativity while becoming familiar with language which is representative of a specific historical figure from Louisiana.

3. Students will be proficient in the use of technology used to merge art or photos with wording.

EDUCATION STANDARDS: Social Studies, Technology

• Louisiana Social Studies Standards: 8.12(d-i), 8.15(a-k), 8.17c
• Louisiana Technology Standards: 8.2J, 8.3G, 8.2M
• Louisiana ELA Standards: Reading Informational Text: 8.1, 8.4, 8.6, 8.8, Language: 8.1, 8.2, 8.3a, 8.4(a-d), 8.6.

MEDIA RESOURCES & WEBSITES

• Why Louisiana Ain't Mississippi... Or Anyplace Else Video Clips
  • Politics Part 1
  • Ernest "Dutch" Morial
  • The Longs
• Handout Material
  • Meme Instructions

MATERIALS NEEDED

• Internet
• Computers
• Possible resource that is “clean” for students to use (not a lot of ads): https://www.canva.com/create/m...

SUGGESTED TIME

Teachers may allow students to work on this as a center, whole group lesson, or as a fast finisher task.

VERIFICATION

Steps to check for student understanding:

• Observing Final Products
  • It is best for students to share their work with the class so each child will experience the historical features of all selected historical figures.

ACTIVITY/LESSON

Students will create 4 MEMEs about 4 different historical figures from Louisiana history using characteristics of the people and activities that the historical figures are famous for. Students must research and review prior literature discussed in class and on the documentary, “Why Louisiana Ain’t Mississippi.”

Students are encouraged to complete this assignment electronically for presentation. It may also be completed by hand, on paper or poster to be turned in.

VOCABULARY

*The following people are suggestions- students may choose others not included on the list.