The devastating changes happening to the Native American inhabitants of an island off the coast of Louisiana are the topic of an informational lesson. After scholars break into groups to explore particular topics, they come back together for a full class discussion and pick one reflective writing prompt to wrap things up.

Concepts

environmental science, climate change, native americans, displacement

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• If readers are able to tackle two passages for homework, the New York Times article linked at the bottom of the lesson plan is a great accompaniment
• Have scholars write letters to government officials in Louisiana to try to get them to adopt a particular position about this issue

Classroom Considerations

• Requires a projector or class set of digital devices to show the photographs during class

Pros

• The lesson includes small group, whole class, and individual components
• Provides a demonstration of how science, culture, and social studies are inexorably linked

Cons

• None

Common Core

RH.11-12.2