Student Name ______________________________________________
Date ____________________
Louisiana – Then and Now!
Grade 5 Project-Based Learning Unit Checklist
Group Project Participation:
Create a group timeline of historical events in both the nation and Louisiana between 1700’s and 1800’s. Groups will
compare the timelines noting similarities and differences in the events.
Create a book that illustrates the differences between the American Revolution and War of 1812 (uniforms, weapons,
songs of war, battle slogans, etc.)
Create a political campaign podcast based on research of an historical political figure from Louisiana’s past 200 years.
Create a map showing the original Lewis and Clark route plus two alternate routes.
Using recycled or household materials, students will design and build a weather instrument (rain gauge, anemometer,
etc.) for the future.
Individual Product/Project Completion:
Historical Maps of Louisiana Throughout 200 Years (or more) beginning with Louisiana Purchase and move to present.
Create a current map of Louisiana with an original compass rose and key geographical features.
Create a Venn Diagram on the Causes and Effects of the American Revolution and War and 1812.
Create an illustration showing the Louisiana Flag of Statehood (1812) and today’s modern Louisiana Flag (drawing,
computer generated, mosaic, etc.)
Create a campaign poster for an historical political figure from Louisiana’s past 200 years.
Create a map showing the expedition of Lewis and Clark as they travel through the Louisiana Territory.
Create an artifact based on an item/document related to Lewis and Clark expeditions.
Create a chart that shows mathematical concepts such as differences in distance, costs, etc., of Lewis and Clark’s
expedition.
Create political cartoons based on the selected historical Louisiana political figure and a current political campaign.
Create two budgets for a political campaign – Then and Now.
Create a Weather A-Z poster.
Locate major waterways, lakes, elevations, etc., on a map.
Create a display (maps, illustrations, etc.) about Louisiana’s wetlands – then and now.
Total Opportunities Available
18
Number of Products/Projects Completed
Points per Opportunity
Student Score
X
5.5