Los Angeles Lesson Plans

1. What's My Line
...an Algebra 1 mathematics class or above. Students should have some knowledge of descriptive statistics and be able to use the TI-83 graphing calculator and the Calculator Based Ranger (CBR). Materials Needed: 1. Worksheet 1 2. Worksheet 2 Teacher Preparation: 1. Basic directions for the CBR are enclosed with the units. link to TI site and getting started with the CBR 2. It is important that you demonstrate data collection with the CBR for the students. Ask them questions of the different graphs that are created. 3. Students should have enough room to be able to walk in a clear path. Sometimes you will ha...

2. Grade Level 3
...us traditions and contributions 2. the economies established by settlers and their influence on the present-day economy, with emphasis on the importance of private property and entrepreneurship Geography Theme: Region Focus Question(s): 1. What is a region? 2. What are the geographic regions of the Los Angeles area? Outcomes: Students will create a map showing the geographic regions of the Los Angeles area. Using a community map, students will identify different regions within their community. Primary Sources/Literature: community map Activities: 1. Looking at a landform map of the United States, have stu...

3. Lynn Lybeck, Prince/Holaway Elementary
...special needs will by given by a buddy, a classroom aide, and/or teacher. Procedures 1. students will select a computer and turn it on. 2. students will use their mouse and click on their Prince Buddy Night bookmark and go to site 21, California Murals. 3. from the main menu, students will click on Los Angeles Murals. How is the following sentence reflected in the Los Angeles Murals at this site? The results in some parts of Los Angeles were neighborhoods transformed into galleries-showcasing cultural traditions, teaching a popular view of history, and exposing critical social problems needing attention....

4. ISLA Lesson Plan
...anchez Our Barrio Our Community Email: vsanch7@lausd.k12.ca.us School: Vermont Ave. School/Family of Five Subject: Geography Grade: Grade3 Duration: 1 full day, 4 (50min.)days, 2(1hr)days Title: Our Barrio: Our Community/ Adams & Normandie Description: Students will review geographical locations in Los Angeles. Students will review different structures and people in Los Angeles, especailly their neighborhood, the region of Adams and Normandie. Goals: 1. Students describe the physical and human geography of Los Angeles by using the ISLA resource site. 2. Students will identify and locate features around Ad...

5. Investigative Case - Los Angeles and the Future of Mono Lake
SERC Logo Skip to main contentSkip to navigation > > Investigative Case - Los Angeles and the Future of Mono Lake Explore Teaching Examples Provide Feedback Investigative Case - Los Angeles and the Future of Mono Lake Developed by Monica Bruckner, Montana State University, based on the Los Angeles and the Future of Mono Lake WebQuest by Sarah Bordenstein, Marine Biological Laboratory...

6. Grade Level 3
...ion can be held on the pros and cons of each form of transportation and why that form was selected. 3. Have students look at community maps and identify transportation routes in the area. Draw their attention to the airport and harbor area and have them predict the different products that enter the Los Angeles area through these venues. 4. Read aloud How To Make An Apple Pie and See the World by Marjorie Priceman. In the story, a baker travels the world to find the finest ingredients for her apple pie. As the story is read, have students locate on a world desk map (Appendix 1) the different countries from...

7. Le Tour du Monde Francophone
...ficial languages. 2. List at least one city in each of the countries you have listed. If you don't know the names of any cities in the country you have selected, consult the map on page ____ in your text. 3. You will be planning an airplane trip to French-speaking countries. You will be starting in Los Angeles, and you must visit six francophone countries, including France, Canada, and at least three African countries, then return to Los Angeles. Write down your itinerary below. Los Angeles to ____________________ (city No. 1) _________________(city No. 1) to ________________(city No. 2) _________________...

8. Grade level 3
...ver to locate the longitude, and slide the other yarn up or down to locate the latitude of the city in which the students live. Students identify the latitude-longitude of their city as another example of absolute location. 5. Locate the city or town in which the students live on an area map of the Los Angeles Region (Appendix 3) Have students identify the cities that border their community and any other cities of special interest. Have students identify the location of their city relative to the surrounding cities using directional terms found on the compass rose. e.g. San Pedro is south of downtown Los...

9. LearnCalifornia.org - Using Source Material Offline Lesson
...tial Thinking: 1918 3 Research Evidence and Point of View: 5th 2 Street LA Go To Teacher Lesson Plans Subject Areas: History-Social Science, Language Arts, Technology Resources Used: California State Archives; PUC Formal Complaints, Case 1963 Photos, F3725:5048: 1-26, 3^rd Street Tunnel Dace Taube, Los Angeles Landmarks: Angels Flight Regional History Collection Electric Railway historical Association of Southern California- "The Street Railway History of Los Angeles" Materials and Preparation: Download and print Third Street Tunnel Download and Print Student Observation Sheet Download and print Union Ter...

10. Target_science
Identifying Butterflies Using a Database Grade: ___ Objectives: In this activity, students will use the Subject:____________ Internet and books to develop a database that can be used to identify the common butterflies of Los Angeles. California Content Standards Addressed: Computer Equipment: Internet access and a database program such as Microsoft Access, AppleWorks, or ClarisWorks. Procedure: Creating a New Database 1. Create a folder on a floppy disk called Butterflies. 2. Open Appleworks or Clarisworks by double clicking th...