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Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Grade 8 Social Studies Units

For Teachers 8th
A grade 8 scope and sequence document with six complete units.
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Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Social Studies: Grade 3: Cajun Folktales

For Teachers 3rd
Through the study of trickster tales from various cultures, including the classic Cajun character Lapin the Rabbit, 3rd graders learn how storytelling can be entertaining as well as educational. Students build an understanding of...
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National Council for the Social Studies: The Great Depression Mystery

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Delve into the causes of the Great Depression with this lesson that simulates how unemployment in one part of the economy can cause unemployment in other parts of the economy. Extensive background on the economic causes of the Depression...
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ArtsNow

Arts Now Learning: Exploring Social Studies Through Playwriting [Pdf]

For Teachers 6th Standards
In this instructional activity, 6th graders use photos of people in real-life events from the Zapatistas Movement as a springboard to write a dialogue between the people in the photograph. Students then work in pairs to create a scene...
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Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Social Studies: Grade 8: Specialization in Louisiana's Economy

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students develop and express claims through discussions and writing which examine the causes and consequences of specialization in Louisiana's economy.
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Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Social Studies: Grade 8: Impact of Citizens

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students develop and express claims through discussions and writing which examine the causes and consequences of environmental issues in Louisiana, and how we as citizens can affect our government.
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Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Grade 7 Social Studies: Reconstruction 1690

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students develop and express claims through discussions and writing which compare and contrast the different approaches to Reconstruction and explain the impact Reconstruction had on different regions within the South.
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Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Social Studies: Grade 5: French and Indian War

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders develop and express claims through discussions and writing which examine the various factors that caused the French and Indian War.
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Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Social Studies: Grade 5: Peace Treaty of Massasoit

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders develop and express claims through discussions and writing which examine the causes and consequences of historical events as they explore the relationships between early colonists and Native Americans.
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Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Social Studies: Grade 4: Innovation and Migration

For Teachers 4th
This instructional task asks students to analyze the impact innovations had on the people and economies of the United States.
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Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Social Studies: Grade 4: Civil Rights

For Teachers 4th
This instructional task asks students to explain the impact of the Civil Rights Movement on African Americans.
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Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Social Studies: Grade 4: Westward Expansion

For Teachers 4th
This instructional task asks students to analyze the impact Westward Expansion had on the people and cultures of the American West.
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Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Social Studies: Grade 4: The Transcontinental Railroad

For Teachers 4th
This sample task contains a set of primary and authentic source documents about the Transcontinental Railroad and the migration of settlers to the West.
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Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Social Studies: Grade 3: Key Events in Louisiana

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders build their understanding of the content to explore when and why Louisiana changed hands so many times and how explorers, leaders, and the Louisiana Purchase contributed to Louisiana becoming a state.
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Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Social Studies: Grade 3: Poverty Point

For Teachers 3rd
This instructional task contains a set of primary and authentic source documents about Poverty Point settlements in and around North Louisiana.
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Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Social Studies: Grade 2: Festivals

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders develop and express claims through discussions and writing that explain why Louisiana cultural events are significant.
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Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Social Studies: Grade 2: Elections

For Teachers 2nd
In this instructional task, 2nd graders develop and express claims through discussions and writing in which explain the election process and the role a citizen plays in elections.
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Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Social Studies: Grade 2: Producers and Consumers

For Teachers 2nd
In this instructional task, 2nd graders develop and express claims through discussions and writing in which they explain how a person can be both a producer and consumer.
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Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Social Studies: Grade 1: Needs and Wants

For Teachers 1st
First graders develop and express claims through discussions and writing in which they explore economy. Students engage with the sources to build their understanding of the content to distinguish are needs and wants. Students will also...
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Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Social Studies: Grade 1: Using Maps

For Teachers 1st
First graders develop and express claims through discussions and writing in which they explore and create maps using map keys, and map symbols. Students engage with the sources to build their map skills.
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Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Social Studies: Grade 1: Impact on the Environment

For Teachers 1st
First graders develop and express claims through discussions and writing which explain how people use and impact the environment.
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Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Social Studies: Grade K: Needs and Wants

For Teachers K
Students develop and express claims through discussions and writing in which they identify and provide examples of elements of an economic system, with an emphasis on wants and needs. Students engage with the sources to build their...
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Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Social Studies: Grade K: George Washington

For Teachers K
This instructional task asks students to identify an American leader from the past and to explain the significance of his contributions. It contains a set of authentic source documents. Students engage with the sources to build their...
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Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Social Studies: Grade K: American Flag

For Teachers K
Students develop and express claims through discussions and writing in which they identify and provide examples of American symbols, with an emphasis on the American Flag and the connection to Flag Day. Students engage with the sources...

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