Geographic Luck

Students examine the preparations for the invasion of France on June 6, 1944. After viewing a clip from "The War", they identify the demands and concerns of all military leaders for this invasion. They use maps to examine the...

Students hypothesize why some countries have become rich while others remain poor and share their ideas. They discuss technological development and wealth in various countries. They also use the Internet and library resources to write an...

Students investigate Asian life and society. In this Asian culture lesson, students study the geography of Japan and China. They compare and contrast the location, adaptation to environment, culture, and response to natural disaster of...

Young scholars celebrate the Chinese New Year and listen to the story behind the Chinese Lion Dance.  In this Chinese New Year lesson, students research the geography and culture of China.  Young scholars create puppets, dance the Lion...

High schoolers read several historical folktales and identify the type of folktales represented by the stories. They define hospitality, describe its characteristics and determine if it has limits.

Students identify the concept of occupational folklife and learn about occupations in their community and the state. Then they collect examples of occupational folklife such as special terms, equipment, or gestures, as well as stories,...

Research how seasonal changes in Louisiana affect learners' lives and the folklife of their communities and the state. They investigate differences in the seasonal round in the regions of Louisiana, including celebrations, festivals,...

Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this stewardship instructional activity, students consider human capacity for generosity as they read folktales from different cultures that feature characters giving of themselves.