K-12 Resources

The Digitizing Louisiana Newspapers Project (DLNP) at LSU Libraries presents this curriculum packet as part of a pilot project with the Louisiana State University Laboratory School. Focusing on Louisiana newspapers, this curriculum development project intends to demonstrate the versatility and historical value of the newspapers to Louisiana’s educators by highlighting their compatibility with Louisiana’s Academic Standards and Grade Level Expectations. The activities in this project are intended for use with the Louisiana newspapers available on Chronicling America. The DLNP project team appreciates any and all feedback from educators who bring these historical Louisiana newspapers into their classroom.

Acknowledgements: For their time and efforts, the DLNP team would like to specially thank the Louisiana State University Laboratory School, their educators, and librarian Charity Cantey.

K-12 Curriculum Packet:

The K-12 Curriculum Packet contains activities for select primary and secondary education levels.

The activities included correspond with the Louisiana Department of Education's Grade Level Expectations (GLEs).

Click to download complete K-12 Curriculum Packet.

Curriculum Activities: Primary Education

These activities are the same as those found in the K-12 Curriculum Packet. For information about the development of the curriculum packet and a brief summary of the topics covered by the newspapers, download the complete Curriculum Packet.

The activities included correspond with the Louisiana Department of Education's Grade Level Expectations (GLEs).

Click to download the Curriculum Activities: Primary Education

Curriculum Activities: Secondary Education

These activities are the same as those found in the K-12 Curriculum Packet.

For information about the development of the curriculum packet and a brief summary of the topics covered by the newspapers, download the complete Curriculum Packet.

The activities included correspond with the Louisiana Department of Education's Grade Level Expectations (GLEs).

Click to download the Curriculum Activities: Secondary Education