Louisiana
Facts

A WebQuest for 8th Grade Louisiana History

Designed by

Wendy LeGrande
wlegra1@lsu.edu
&
Laurie Stine
lstine1@lsu.edu

Introduction | Task |  | Evaluation | Conclusion | Credits


Introduction
Louisiana is a potent gumbo of French, Spanish, Caribbean, African, British, Native American, and Cajun cultures.  They've simmered together for centuries, creating a memorable feast.  This website is designed to guide you through the cultural aspects of Louisiana.  You will discover the tastes, sounds, and sites of our state.


The Task

Your task is to hunt for items related to Louisiana by using the links provided and other sources.  Find at least 3 items form each of the categories below.
(A)  Food

(B)  Music

(C)  Festivals

(D)  Sports

(E)  Government


The items can consist of pictures, magazine clippings, websites, other links provided, and etc.  Once these items have been collected, you will choose the one of your three items from each category that you find the most interesting.  You will make a pamphlet about the items that you have choosen and tell how they relate to Louisiana.  This pamphlet will be designed to encourage visitors from other states to come visit Louisiana and to see what you are proud of.


The Process

1.  Go home and find three items from each of the following categories that are related to Louisiana.
2.  Bring items to class.
3.  Choose one item from each category that you find most interesting.
4.  Research each of these items thorouhgly using links proovided and other sources.
5.  On scratch paper, design a pamplet inviting visitors from other states to Louisiana.
6.  This pamphlet will include the information about the chose.
7.  Using the program presswriter, you will design your pamphlet.
8.  Thes pamphlet should be colorful, enticing, and include all information you have gathered and pics.
9.  Once you have edited the pamphlet, print a copy for each classmate.
10. Present your invitation to the class.

Resource List:  http://www.state.la.us/                  www.louisianatravel.com
                     http://www.50states.com/


Evaluation

You will be evaluated on a four point rubric scale.  This is what will be expected.

Beginning

1

 Developing

2

 Accomplished

3

 Exemplary

4

 Score
Grammar
&
Spelling

 
Over 6 errors
4 to 6 mistakes
1 to 3 mistakes
No mistakes
  
Content












 
Minimal information with some invalid information.
Not indepth information, but it is correct.
Good and correct information. 
Thorough and correct information.  Also has equal amount of information for each of the five topic areas.
  
Viewing
Appeal












 
Minimal decoration and boring.
Satisfactory appeal. 
Creative and colorful.  Put together well.
Very creative and original. The work shows lots of effort.  Pictures pertain to the topic.
  
Presentation

 
The presentation and information is minimal.
The presentation is satisfactory.
  The presentation is informative and well planned.
Words flow because of prepration.  It is interesting and informative.
  
 Overall
Project
Has many mistakes, information is minium, and the presentation is unprepared.
Has more than a few mistakes, has correct information, and presentation is satisfactory.
Has few mistakes, is informative, and presentation is informative.
No mistakes, appealing, has interseting and informative information, and the presentation is well planned.
  

Conclusion

I hope that you have enjoyed and learned about your state.  I also hope that you will be able to persuade people to come visit this state that you are proud of.
 


Credits & References
www.state.la.us/
http://www.50states.com/
http://www.louisianatravel.com/
Created on October 9, 2001. Based on a template from The WebQuest Page