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SOCIAL STUDIES 3 Updated 7/21/2016 1:17 PM UNIT 1 – LOUISIANA’S GEOGRAPHY (14 DAYS) 1. Overview In this unit students will learn about the geographical landscape of Louisiana and how people are effected by it and how it impacts the environment. This sets the stage for the following unit in which students will explore early settlers and patterns of immigration to Louisiana, which is impacted by the geography. Grade 3 Claims How did the geography of Louisiana play a role in its development? What is the historical significance of current traditions and celebrations? How does Louisiana’s government and economics fit into the larger role of society? REMINDERS CONTENT AND CLAIMS Late take-in day for students (08/24/16) Labor Day (09/05/16) Chronological and Historical Thinking 3.1.1 Create timelines that identify important events in the history of Louisiana. 3.1.2 Explain how technology has changed family and community life in Louisiana over time. 3.1.3 Use distinctive vocabulary to sequence events related to Louisiana history. 3.1.4 Compare and contrast state and national historical symbol.s 3.1.5 Categorize landmarks as state and nationa.l 3.1.6 Compare and contrast the influence of cultural groups in Louisiana. 3.1.7 Identify community and regional historical artifacts, including primary sources, to answer historical questions. Louisiana’s Geography How does Louisiana’s geography and natural resources impact people? 3.3.2 Identify the hemispheres in which Louisiana is located. 3.3.4 Locate and label major geographic features of Louisiana on a map. 3.3.6 Construct an outline map of Louisiana from memory. 1 SOCIAL STUDIES 3 Updated 7/21/2016 1:17 PM 3.3.7 Locate specific places on a map using a simple grid system. 3.4.7 Describe the importance of natural resources in Louisiana using maps. People and Louisiana’s Geography How do people impact Louisiana’s geography? 3.4.3 Describe how people have changed the land to meet their basic needs over time in Louisiana. Community and Culture How are the different regions of Louisiana similar and different? TOPICS OF CONSIDERSATION 3.3.1 Describe characteristics and uses of various types of maps. 3.3.3 Locate various communities and cities in Louisiana using cardinal and intermediate directions. 3.3.5 Differentiate between a town, parish, state, and country in which the student lives using a political map. 3.4.1 Compare and contrast the physical features of various regions of Louisiana. 3.4.6 Distinguish between urban, suburban, and rural communities in Louisiana. physical map Driskill Mountain ways in which people in 2 SOCIAL STUDIES 3 Updated 7/21/2016 1:17 PM political map topographical map population map product map bar graph pictograph circle graph compass rose cardinal directions Lake Pontchartrain Mississippi River Gulf of Mexico Red River Kisatchie Hills Port of New Orleans characteristics of regions in Louisiana (climate, precipitation, elevation, vegetation, bayous, marshes, swamps) coastal erosion river changes flooding raising cattle harvesting seafood rice farming Louisiana modify the physical environment to meet basic needs: clearing land for urban development, constructing levees, building bridges, drilling for oil and gas adaptation ways humans have adapted to the physical environment in Louisiana: pirogues, building raised houses natural resources: sugar cane, trees, oil, natural gas, cotton, rice, soybeans UNIT 1 – LOUISIANA’S GEOGRAPHY (14 DAYS) 2. Resources LDOE SUGGESTED RESOURCES Louisiana’s Geography: The Earth's Hemispheres, Mr Brewerda, YouTube United States Map, National Geographic (zoom in so kids can see their town and state in the larger context of the country) Google Earth (allows students to see world, hemisphere, country, etc. down to the school building in most cases) Using a Map Grid, Eduplace Where on Earth: Geography as You’ve Never Seen it Before!, Rob Houston Various maps of LA (roads, physical, parishes, etc.), Geology.com Map of different regions of the state, Wikimedia Thibodeaux’s Treasure (LA Wetlands), CWPPRA Louisiana official highway map (grid system)Text People and Louisiana’s Geography: The Louisiana Environment, Clare Wheeler, Tulane 3 SOCIAL STUDIES 3 Updated 7/21/2016 1:17 PM Human Impact, Regents Prep Community and Culture: Regions of Louisiana (rural, suburban and urban), WCEF Louisiana’s Five Regions , Slideshare, Doyle Elementary Louisiana Geography: The Land (geography and landforms of Louisiana), Reference Desk ADDITIONAL SUPPORTING RESOURCES Discovery Education Streaming: Louisiana Content Collection: https://app.discoveryeducation.com/player/view?assetGuid=213bddc3-baba-49fb-b42d-fcf86d37c895 Louisiana: https://app.discoveryeducation.com/learn/videos/9EAF90E8-2122-473F-89B9-AC29A20485E9?hasLocalHost=false WorldBook Online: Louisiana: http://www.worldbookonline.com/kids/home#article/ar831535 New Orleans: http://www.worldbookonline.com/kids/home#article/ar831233 Misc.: ● Geography Game: https://www.quia.com/rr/35895.html?AP_rand=185763965&playHTML=1 UNIT 1 – LOUISIANA’S GEOGRAPHY (14 DAYS) 3. Activities for Understanding 4 SOCIAL STUDIES 3 SUGGESTIONS Updated 7/21/2016 1:17 PM 3.3.2 Students will label a world map with the seven continents and the five oceans (Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Arctic, and Southern Oceans), the equator, and the prime meridian. They will identify the four hemispheres (Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western), and recognize the two hemispheres in which Louisiana is located. World Map 3.3.5 Students will identify the difference in size of various areas by creating a layered foldable (preferably with maps of the areas) and labeling it in the following manner: 1st – World (largest sheet) 2nd – Continent 3rd - United States 4th - Louisiana 5th - Jefferson Parish 6th - Metairie, Gretna, Harvey, etc. (whichever is appropriate for your location) Circles of various sizes can be stapled together (at the top) to represent the sizes of the areas listed. The teacher will ask guided questions about the areas, and the students will develop and ask questions about the characteristics of each page using the jigsaw method. Size Maps Foldable Guide 3.3.1 Students will identify different types of maps (political, physical, topographical, road, and population). The teacher will place pictures of various maps around the room. The students will write one characteristic of each map on a Post-it note and attach it to the chosen map. The students will discuss as a class why they agree or disagree with the placement. As an extension activity, the students will choose two maps and compare and contrast the characteristics/uses. 3.4.6 Students will describe the characteristics of different types of communities (urban, rural, and suburban). Students will be divided into groups of 3-4 to discuss the different communities and complete a worksheet on the topic. They will use pictures of various communities to create a group poster illustrating each type of community (Students should bring in pictures from magazines, the internet, etc.) As an extension activity, each student will write 2 paragraphs discussing one community in which they would want to live and one community in which they would not want to live, citing evidence from personal experiences, the internet, classroom resources, etc. Community Poster Rural, Urban, Suburban Worksheet 3.3.3 Students will draw and label a compass rose with cardinal and intermediate directions. The teacher will provide students with a political map of Louisiana divided into parishes (map may be displayed on Promethean Board or ELMO), and ask questions about directions using the map. Sample questions include: ○ In which direction would you travel to visit the Gulf of Mexico? ○ Is Lake Charles located east or west of Baton Rouge? ○ Name a river located to the east of Baton Rouge. Students will develop additional questions about cardinal and intermediate directions and connect with a shoulder 5 SOCIAL STUDIES 3 Updated 7/21/2016 1:17 PM partner for a question and answer session. As an extension activity, students will work in groups of 3-5 to apply their knowledge of directions to participate in a treasure hunt. The teacher will hide a treat (candy, “No Homework Passes”, etc.) on the school campus and give students clues to a location. They must use cardinal and intermediate directions to determine the location. As each group identifies the location, the teacher will provide the next clue. Upon completion of the activity, the teacher will escort the class to the location of the treasure, identifying cardinal and intermediate directions along the way. Louisiana Parishes Map (Sample maps can also be found on pages A-12-13 in the Horizons textbook.) 3.4.1 Students will discuss how Louisiana is divided into various regions. Students will identify North Louisiana, Central Louisiana, Greater New Orleans, Florida Parishes, and Acadiana on a map. After working collaboratively to research the physical characteristics of each region using textbooks, World Book online, and other media sources, the students will prepare a diagram/chart to display the information. The groups will share the information with their classmates in the form of a poster, trading cards, or flash cards. These should include landforms, bodies of water, climate, precipitation, elevation, bayous, swamps, marshes, and types of vegetation. Upon the completion of presentations, the students will speculate about the way of life, types of crops grown, and jobs held in a region, based on information obtained. Outline Maps Regions of Louisiana Map 3.3.5 Students will identify the differences between states, parishes, and cities. The teacher will provide students with an outline map of the United States and have students locate their state, parish, and city (in relation to other states, parishes, and cities) using a compass rose and cardinal directions. Students will also receive a list of geographical features (e.g. Lake Pontchartrain, Mississippi River, Gulf of Mexico, Red River, Kisatchie National Forest (Hills), Port of New Orleans, etc.) and work in groups to locate and label each feature on a map. Students will then identify and label their parish and city on a Louisiana outline map. Outline Maps Louisiana Map 3.3.1, 3.3.4, 3.4.1 Students will utilize various maps to analyze geographical features and regions of Louisiana. The teacher will provide students with a blank sheet of paper and have them sketch a map of Louisiana, including key geographical features. These can be displayed in the classroom. Students will then analyze a map of the United States and discuss the different shapes and sizes of states. They will draw conclusions about the locations of the largest and smallest states (in area) and identify the borders of states, focusing on those with natural boundaries, such as rivers, oceans, etc. Students will also identify Louisiana ports and discuss how transportation networks coincide with the natural boundaries. Students will compare/contrast the maps by using a word grid. The students will place an “x” in the corresponding space next to the map type that answers each question. Each question may have more than one answer. Students may also add their own questions to the grid. Word Grid Word Grid Key 3.4.1 Students will identify and color the geographic regions of Louisiana on a map. The students will work in groups of 3-4 to select and research the physical characteristics of two regions of their choice. The students will 6 SOCIAL STUDIES 3 Updated 7/21/2016 1:17 PM work collaboratively to prepare a report, PowerPoint presentation, or poster that compares the two regions and present it to the class. The presentation should include information about climate and key physical geographic features, including landforms, bodies of water, climate, precipitation, elevation, bayous, swamps, marshes, and types of vegetation. Louisiana Parish Map, Louisiana State Map, Louisiana Road Map 7