ERIC Number: ED296931
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 1987
Pages: 237
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Acadians of Louisiana: Curriculum Guide. Grade 8. Bulletin 1780.
Louisiana State Dept. of Education, Baton Rouge. Div. of Academic Programs.
This document, a supplement to the "Louisiana Studies Curriculum Guide," was designed to enhance junior high school students' appreciation for the Acadian settlers impact on Louisiana history and culture. A course outline presents four units of study that include: (1) early history; (2) life in Louisiana; (3) social and cultural life; and (4) the evolving and modern Cajuns. Each unit is divided into specific sections that contain: (1) generalization, concept, and learner outcome statements; (2) a content outline; and (3) suggested activities. A 50-item bibliography and glossary of terms are provided. Appendices include: (1) a suggested teaching timetable; (2) a teacher's reference entitled, "Louisiana French Heritage"; (3) student handouts; (4) maps; (5) Acadian music and dances; (6) suggested French language learning objectives and activities; (7) an overview of Louisiana French oral literature; (8) an exploration of the role and history of Cajun music in Louisiana French society; and (9) a selected collection of Acadian recipes. Pictures are included. (JHP)
Descriptors: Course Content, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Background, Cultural Education, Cultural Influences, Curriculum Development, Folk Culture, Grade 8, History, History Instruction, Information Sources, Instructional Materials, Junior High Schools, Learning Activities, Program Content, Resource Units, Social Studies, State Curriculum Guides, State History, State Programs, Units of Study
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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Authoring Institution: Louisiana State Dept. of Education, Baton Rouge. Div. of Academic Programs.
Identifiers - Location: Louisiana
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