Louisiana Purchase Lesson Plan

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April 30, 2007

History
On this day, in 1803, The Louisiana Purchase was completed.

Geography
Learn about directions:
http://www.louisiana101.com/ideas_doyle_directions.html (click on Louisiana directions worksheet)

Making state maps of various kinds is an excellent way to learn about land forms, locations, and state resources. A "land form" map shows the shape and height of the land. It shows mountains, plateaus, hills, plains, rivers, etc.
http://www.50states.com/maps/louisiana.htm
Create your own landform map of the state's geographical features.
1. Determine the state's features by looking up a state map in an atlas, an encyclopedia, or a geography book.
2. Make a landform key at the bottom of your blank map form. Include symbols for each of the different landform types in your state.
3. Color in the areas in your state to match the key. Your key should be color-coded. Make the highest land form the darkest color and the lowest land form the lightest color. You can use colored pencils, crayons, markers, etc.
4. Label the large rivers and mountain ranges with their names.
You could also make a relief map of the state. A relief map is a 3D version of a landform map. You could use paper mache or salt dough to make your own relief map.

Language Arts
Unlike most states, Louisiana does not have counties. Instead, they have parishes. Pick a Parrish to learn about and use this worksheet to make a fun “fact box” http://www.louisiana101.com/ideas_english_info-box.html

OR

Make a Louisiana Facts Book with the following information:
Facts-At-A-Glance
Use any or all of the following sub-topics to gather information on the state. This can even be used as your "State Facts" sheet mentioned in "Infodesk" section above.
1. State Name:
2. State Nickname:
3. Population:
4. Rank in population:
5. Total Area:
6. Rank in size:
7. Location:
8. Climate:
9. Topography:
10. Capital City:
11. Industry:
12. Manufactured Goods:
13. Agricultural Crops:
14. Livestock:
15. Fishing:
16. Mining:
17. State Motto:
18. State Flower:
19. State Bird:
20. State Tree:
21. State Song:
22. Date State Entered Union:
23. Tourist Attractions:
24. Historical Facts:
25. Largest Cities
§ By area
§ By population
26. State Preserve:
27. State Seashore:
28. State Monuments:
29. State Parkway:
30. State Wonders
§ Waterfalls
§ Deserts
§ Rivers
§ Volcanoes
31. Average January Temperature:
32. Average July Temperature:
33. Endangered Species:
34. National Parks:
35. National Historical Parks:
36. National Memorials:
37. National Historical Sites:
38. Famous People:
39. Amazing Facts:
40. U.S. Representatives:
41. U.S. Senators:
42. Electoral Votes:
43. Governor:
44. Annual Events:
45. Name and address of state's tourist information center:


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