Grade 8 Unit 2: Economics in Louisiana Activity 3: Natural Resources (GLEs: 16, 79)
CC: Ask students to define the natural resources of Louisiana using a graphic organizer.
Use Inspiration software to list and classify natural resources. Inspiration template - "Natural Resources of Louisiana" See Quick Tips for Inspiration http://www.louisianaschools.net/lde/intech/quick_tips/inspiration.htm
CC: Then, have students identify resources found in Louisiana showing location on a map.
Online printable outline maps of Louisiana http://www.50states.com/maps/print/louisiana.htm http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/states/louisiana/outline/
CC: Then have students work in pairs or small groups to do one of the following: create a collage of Louisiana product labels create a poster of Louisiana industries write a summary of current event articles on Louisiana trade/commerce
Have students visit an Internet site such as http://www.rigmuseum.com/ for reliable information on a specific natural resource in Louisiana: petroleum, as presented by the International Petroleum Museum and Exhibition in Morgan City, Louisiana. Then facilitate as students construct a timeline - either as a class or in small groups - that shows how this resource has shaped Louisiana's history.
Access information about Louisiana's economy and natural resources at these sites: World Book Online - Search terms: Louisiana (Economy); Also, see the Explore Louisiana tab (Important Industries)
Department of Natural Resources - Teachers, Students, and Kids! http://www.dnr.state.la.us/teach.ssi
Use Timeliner software to construct a timeline about a resource and its role in Louisiana's history.
CC: Expanded Activity: Using teacher directed websites, have students complete a similar graphic organizer on selected natural resources of Louisiana. Assign a resource per small group with each group posting their findings on a wall chart.
Use Inspiration software or MS Word to record information about an assigned resource. Inspiration template - "Louisiana Resource: Origin to Market" Word template - "Louisiana Resource: Origin to Market"
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