Timelines
What does the word "chronological" mean?
To put in order of how events occurred, to sequence
What is a primary source?
Items or people that were present during a particular event or time.
Is the Washington Monument a state or national symbol?
National, if it has Washington in it, it is most likely a national symbol.
This group descends from French Canadians and has its own language, who are they now? (be careful, not who were they, who are they now)
The Cajuns
Originally stories and information were passed down through the use of what type of history?
Oral history or by word of mouth
How can the dates help you read a timeline?
By telling you what came first and what came last.
What is a secondary source?
Not present during the actual event, may have heard about it or researched it afterward.
Is the brown pelican a state or national symbol?
This is a state symbol. Not all states have brown pelicans so this only applies to Louisiana.
Sammy lives in La. Sammy's great-great-grandfather was a member of the Chitimacha tribe. His grandmother was German. His other great-great-grandfather was an African American. Sammy is an example of a ...
Creole- a person of mixed descent in the south
Eventually, as we explored the world we created maps and journals. These would be considered what type of history?
Written history or something we wrote down to have for later.
True or False: Timelines can run up and down or side to side.
True
Is this a primary or secondary resource?
Mrs. Donelon is filling out an incident report for an injury that she saw outside.
Mrs. Donelon is a primary resource because she saw it happen.
The state capitol building in Baton Rouge, is that a state or national symbol?
This is a state building so this is a state symbol.
Marcy's family originated near the Gulf of Mexico in a region called the Acadiana region. She is most likely:
a. Protestant
b. German
c. Asian
d. Cajun
d. Cajun, if she originates in the Acadiana region where the Acadians settled then she is most likely one of their Cajun descendants.
Which of the following events shows how technology has changed over time.
a. Digging for gold or riches
b. Filling your car with gas that was created at a refinery.
c. Going hunting with your dad and uncle.
B. Filling your car with gas that was created at a refinery is something that was not always possible. This technology had to be created for us to use fuels the way we do today.
Which occurred first:
A. Shreveport was founded in 1836.
B. Hurricane Katrina hits New Orleans.
C. Louisiana Purchase.
C. The Louisiana Purchase, it took place in 1803. Hurricane Katrina did not hit until 2005.
Primary or secondary resource?
People from the Canary Islands of Spain first came over to Louisiana as soldiers. Later, families were brought to start farms. Currently, many live in St. Bernard Parish.
Secondary source: this person may have good information, however they were not there when these events occurred.
There are 2 capitol buildings, one in our state capital and one at our nation's capital. Which branch of the government typically uses these buildings?
The legislative branch uses the capitol buildings.
Where are Latinos/Islenos originally from?
The Canary Islands
Explain what the change at school is.
In class Milo's teacher asks him to come solve his math problem on the smart board. He makes a mistake, wipes over it with his hand to erase, and continues working. When Milo's mom was in school, it was her job to hit the chalk erasers together outside to clean them.
Technology in schools has changed. Milo has a mess free smart board to use and his mom had a regular chalk board. By the way, you were like a king if you were the one who got to hit the erasers together outside.
Which happened last?
A. First oil well was drilled in La in 1901.
B. The Louisiana Purchase
C. The Great New Orleans Fire in 1788.
A. The first oil well was drilled in La. in 1901.
Primary or Secondary?
March 21, 1788
The great fire spread so rapidly! We had no way to pack all of our essentials. Everything is gone! I weep! But alas these are just things, they can be bought. My neighbor lost her husband and son. These cannot be replaced.
This is a primary source. Seeing the words "I" "my" or a date in italics (slanted writing) tells me this is probably a diary entry from this time period or event.
Name 3 state symbols and 3 national symbols.
State: magnolia, brown pelican, beignet, fleur de lis, State Capitol Building, French Quarter, state flag, etc
National: Washington Monument, White House, Lincoln Memorial, Mount Rushmore, US flag, bald eagle, etc
Melting Pot!
Native Americans once gathered at a major trade hub in Louisiana called _________ ________. Today we can go online to trade/buy/sell our goods.
Poverty Point