Vermilion Parish Curriculum Map

Grade __3___     Subject __Social Studies_

Unit Title	Guiding Questions	Grade Level Expectation	Instructional Activity/Resource	Type of Resource
Unit 2 Changes in Louisiana’s Landscape over Time 3 Weeks Unit Description   This unit focuses on the changes in the geography of Louisiana over time. This unit will also compare places in Louisiana that have contrasting features.	Student Understandings Students understand the impact of physical processes on the geography of Louisiana. They understand the impact of natural disasters on personal experiences and on the physical environment. Students recognize that comparing two different places in Louisiana will offer a more comprehensive view of the varieties of land use and landscape. Guiding Questions Can students · describe the human characteristics of places in Louisiana? · explain how people and the physical environment have changed over time in Louisiana? · describe ways in which people in Louisiana have modified the physical environment over time to meet basic needs? · name examples of physical processes affecting Louisiana	Geography The World in Spatial Terms 1. Use a compass rose and cardinal directions to locate and interpret a map of the community and Louisiana  6. Construct a chart, line graph, or diagram to  display geographical information  Places and Regions 10.   Identify and describe the human characteristics of places in Louisiana 11.   Describe how people and the physical environment have changed over time in Louisiana based on given information  13.   Use maps, charts, and pictures to describe how places in Louisiana are different (e.g., land use, vegetation, architecture)  Environment and Society 19.   Identify and explain ways in which people in Louisiana modify the physical environment to meet basic needs and achieve certain purposes (e.g., clearing land for urban development)	Louisiana 101	Instructional Resource Activity Ideas
			Interactive Louisiana Map	Instructional Resource
			Louisiana Regional Maps & PowerPoints	Printable Maps PowerPoints
			Online Highway through Louisiana (Provides history, regional facts, and much more!)	Interactive Website Informational Resource
			Various maps of Louisiana (relief map, parish map, satellite map)	Instructional Tool
			Allows students and teachers to customize their own maps by making simple choices.	Instructional Resource Printable Maps
			Maps on both the physical and human demographics of Louisiana	Printable Maps
			Explore Louisiana (8 different types of maps of Louisiana)	Instructional Resource
			Louisiana Coastal Erosion (Four Activities)	Lesson Plans Interactive Website
			A Look a Louisiana Agriculture	Printable Material
			Where does it Come From?	Lesson Plan Printable Material
			Louisiana Geography Facts	Informational Resource
			Louisiana Facts on Quick Facts, Geography, Early Inhabitants, History, Economy, Famous People, Sights to See, Bird and Flower	Informational Resource
			EVERYTHING you want to know about Louisiana	Informational Resource
			LA Coast Maps	Instructional Resource
			Teche / Vermilion Basin Change Over Time Maps	Instructional Resource
			Louisiana Agriculture & Forestry Fun Farm Facts	Printable Material
			Interactive Louisiana Parishes Map	Interactive Website Informational Resource
			Types of Houses in Louisiana Photos	Instructional Resource
			Exploring Physical and human Characteristics of a Place	Lesson Plan Printable Material
			Photographs Complete the Picture:  A Complete Lesson on Physical and Human Characteristics	Lesson Plan Printable Material

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