Unit Plan Template

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Unit Author

First and Last Name Madison Liggio, Meghan Theriot, Caroline Kallam
Authors E-mail Address mliggi1@lsu.edu, ckalla1@lsu.edu, mther23@lsu.edu
Course Name(s) ELRC
Course Number(s) 2507
Course Section(s) 2
Instructor(s) Name(s) Debbie Heroman

Unit Overview
Unit Plan Title Mardi Gras Mambo
Curriculum-Framing Questions
1) Students will understand all aspects of Mardi Gras.

Goals

Social Studies: Can student grasp the origins of Mardi Gas

and be able to explain it in a different way (in the form of
skit) to the class?
Mathematics: Can students compute numerical values using
multiplication and addition, and can students design an
Content Questions
spreadsheet and chart on Excel?
English Language Arts: Can students type a complete
paragraph using 1st person point of view, and can students
scan QR code as well as save their document on Google
Drive?
Unit Summary
Students will use the concept of Mardi Gras to gain information and skills in the subjects of
Mathematics, Social Studies, and Language Arts. They will learn the history of Mardi Gras,
use mathematics to discover the expense of riding in a float, and use ELA to compose a
paragraph about an image in 1st person.
Subject Area(s) (List all subjects that apply)
Social Studies, Math, Language Arts
Grade Level [Click box(es) of all grade level(s) that your Unit targets]
K-2 3-5

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ESL Resource
Gifted and Talented Other:
Targeted State Frameworks/Content Standards/Benchmarks
Social Studies:
3.1.1 Create timelines that identify important events in the history of Louisiana
5.2.2 Identify early explorers and their motivations, challenges, and achievements

Mathematics:
3.MD, 4.MD, and 5.MD: Represent and interpret data
3.OA: Represent and solve problems involving multiplication
5.0 A: Write and interpret numerical expressions

Writing and Reading standards: Foundational skills: W.RF.3.3

Describe characters in a story (e.g., their traits, motivations, or feelings) and explain how their
actions contribute to the sequence of events..
Student Objectives/Learning Outcomes
Social Studies:
TSW be able to grasp the history of this holiday and be able to explain and retell it in a
unique way.
Mathematics:
o TSW be able to calculate numerical values using multiplication and addition.
o TSW be able to program a spreadsheet and chart using excel.
Language Arts:
o TSW be able to type a complete paragraph using writing skills in Microsoft Word.
o TSW be able to compose a story in 1st person point of view.

Procedures
Lesson 1- Mardi Gras Mambo Social Studies- Caroline Kallam
The students will be given a PowerPoint presentation on the History of Mardi Gras. The
students will then be asked to break off into groups. They will be instructed to focus on one
aspect of the origin of Mardi Gras (such as why the colors? Where did the king cake come
from? Where was the initial start? Why parades?) and create a skit that describes the origins of
this aspect of Mardi Gras. Students will start this process by creating a Brainstorming Map on
Inspiration highlighting what elements they want to showcase in their skit. They then will
create a script for their skit. The students will then perform the skit in front of the class.

Lesson 2 - Mardi Gras Mambo Mathematics- Madison Liggio

On first day, students will participate in a teacher guided activity that is conducted through a
Prezi. The Prezi lists throws that would be on a float, along with their unit price and the
quantity. The students as a class will calculate the price for each individual throw and all

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 throws, while the teacher conducts frequent probes. The students will then construct an Excel
spreadsheet and a chart. The chart will chart the numbers that fall in the last column on the
spreadsheet. An example spreadsheet and chart will be displayed.

Lesson 3- Mardi Gras Mambo Language Arts- Meghan Theriot

Students will use QR codes to view assignment. Teacher will guide activity by displaying the
QR code. Students will then use this link to type a complete paragraph based on the image in
the document. Students will use basic knowledge of writing skills and use 1 st person point of
view to write their paragraph. The student will then upload their completed document into a
shared class Google Drive.
Approximate Time Needed
Lesson One- Day One (Social Studies)
Lesson Two- Day Two (Mathematics)
Lesson Three- Day Three (Language Arts)
Total Time Needed: 3 50-minute class periods
Prerequisite Skills
Lesson One:
- The students will need to be exposed to the Inspiration program
Lesson Two:
- Using computer and Excel software
- Addition and multiplication skills
- Using the internet to find information
Lesson Three:
Using IPad and QR scanner app
Using computer and Microsoft Word software
Writing skills
Knowledge of 1st person point of view

Materials and Resources

Technology Hardware (Click boxes of all equipment needed)

Camera Laser Disk VCR
Computer(s) Printer Video Camera
Digital Camera Projection System Video Conferencing Equip.
DVD Player Scanner Other: iPad
Internet Connection Television

Technology Software (Click boxes of all software needed.)

Database/Spreadsheet Image Processing Web Page Development
Desktop Publishing Internet Web Browser Word Processing
E-mail Software Multimedia Other:
Encyclopedia on CD-ROM

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Printed Materials n/a

- White board and expo markers

- Paper towels
- Calculators
Supplies
- Computers
- Mardi Gras Beads
- King Cake
- www. orientaltrading.com
www.prezi.com
Internet Resources www.beadsbythedozen.com
http://www.qr-code-generator.com
http://www.symbaloo.com/home/mix/13eOhFYjNI

Others n/a

Accommodations for Differentiated Instruction

- Extended time
Resource Student - Guiding templates
- Modified requirement

Non-Native English - Help from peers

Speaker - Google translate

- Enrichment in topic of Mardi Gras that interest student

Gifted Student - Open-ended Questions
- Higher level assignments
Student Assessment
How are you going to assess the whole unit? I am including a unit plan rubric for you to use.

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