Education & Culture in Louisiana During the French Colonial Period
Grades 6–8
Over the course of three lessons, students will analyze primary- and secondary-source documents to understand life in Louisiana during the French colonial period. Students will closely analyze images, letters, and other primary-source documents, along with secondary sources, with the purpose of not only understanding the literal but also inferring the more subtle messages of the period. Students’ understanding and accountability will be determined using class discussion, graphic organizers, and critical-thinking questions.
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