• Geography: Physical and Cultural Systems
       Students develop a spatial understanding of Earth's surface and the processes that shape it, the connections between people and places, and the relationship between man and his environment.
• History: Time, Continuity, and Change
       Students develop a sense of historical time and historical perspective as they study the history of their community, state, nation, and world.

• G-1A-M2
       interpreting and developing maps, globes, graphs, charts, models, and databases to analyze spatial distributions and patterns;
• G-1A-M3
       organizing and displaying information about the location of geographic features and places by using mental mapping skills;
• G-1B-M1
       explaining and analyzing both the physical and human phenomena associated with specific places, including precipitation and settlement patterns;
• G-1B-M2
       identifying and describing significant physical features that have influenced historical events;
• G-1D-M2
       explaining and giving examples of how characteristics of different physical environments affect human activities;
• G-1D-M4
       identifying problems that relate to contemporary geographic issues and researching possible solutions.
• H-1A-M4
       analyzing historical data using primary and secondary sources;
• H-1D-M1
       describing the contributions of people, events, movements, and ideas that have been significant in the history of Louisiana;
• H-1D-M4
       locating and describing Louisiana’s geographic features and examining their impact on people past and present;

• The World in Spatial Terms

Grade 8

2. Locate major landforms and geographic features, places, and bodies of water/waterways on a map of Louisiana

(G-1A-M2)


3. Construct a map based on given narrative information

(G-1A-M2)


4. Construct a chart or diagram to display geographical information in an organized way

(G-1A-M2)

• Places and Regions

5. Describe and analyze the distinguishing physical and/or human characteristics of Louisiana regions

(G-1B-M1)

• Environment and Society

17. Identify a contemporary Louisiana geographic issue, and research possible solutions

(G-1D-M4)

• Historical Thinking Skills

67. Analyze given source material to identify opinion, propaganda, or bias

(H-1A-M4)

• English/Language Arts : Standard 1
       Students read, comprehend, and respond to a range of materials, using a variety of strategies for different purposes.
• English/Language Arts : Standard 2
       Students write competently for a variety of purposes and audiences.
• English/Language Arts : Standard 3
       Students communicate using standard English grammar, usage, sentence structure, punctuation, capitalization, spelling, and handwriting.

• Use information, media, and technology in a responsible manner which includes following the school's acceptable use policy, adhering to copyright laws, respecting the rights of others, and employing proper etiquette in all forms of communication.
• Determine when technology is useful and select the appropriate tool(s) and technology resources to address a variety of tasks and problems.

Hardware:
Overhead Projection unit
Computer(s)

Software:
Digital photos from Hurricane Rita
Videos and softball to chart incoming storms

Other:

• Lesson for 8/21