Looking for a new and exciting way to teach young historians the art of primary source analysis? Jazz up your lesson with a resource that asks class members to analyze photos, travel documents, and letters written by some of New Orleans'...

The last battle during the War of 1812, was the Battle of New Orleans which is outlined in this detailed PowerPoint. This particular battle is described from the beginning until the end, when General Andrew Jackson became a hero....

Students examine the beginnings of jazz in New Orleans. They relate the music to the history and culture of the region. They also perform the music for their classmates.

Role, Audience, Format, and Topic are the four key elements of a RAFT assignment. In this single slide, seven RAFT options are provided for students to choose from, regarding an event that altered the person's (role) lifestyle during the...

Students discover the multicultural contributions to New Orleans gumbo through participation in cross curriculum activities. For this multicultural diversity and New Orleans history lesson, students shade regions of a map according to a...

Students create auditory presentations on festivals and celebrations around the world. They begin by reading about how the New Orleans high school marching bands have overcome many obstacles to keep their music traditions alive. Then...

Students study the history of jazz music. They listen to various examples of jazz music and complete a worksheet in which they must identify the individual instruments they hear and identify characteristics of the genre of jazz music.

September, 2005, report of the aftermath of Hurricane Rita including damage, fatalities, impact on the oil industry, and rescue missions.

News Hour examines the health care problems that are being addressed by a medical assistance program in this report form February, 2006. Many poor and ill people impacted by Hurricane Katrina, are getting much needed help. Video, audio,...

Government officials discuss possible plans for the rebuilding of New Orleans post-Hurricane Katrina. Article is from October, 2005.

Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans on August 29, 2005. Report discusses the devastation, the mandatory evacuation of New Orleans, and damage estimates.

The day after Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast, article discusses the conditions of New Orleans and other areas effected. Article is from August 30, 2005.

President George W. Bush arrived in Louisiana to tour the area after Hurricane Katrina. As President Bush was in the area, many began to criticize the federal government's response to the disaster, some alleging possible racism in the...

New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin lays out his plan to bring people displaced by Hurricane Katrina back to New Orleans. The governments at all levels also are looking at plans for for future evacuations and recovery. Article is from September,...

Jean Lafitte National Historical Park Visitor Center (New Orleans)

Confederate Memorial Hall (New Orleans)

Women's Guild Opera House (New Orleans)

New Orleans Museum of Art

Monument to the Immigrant (New Orleans)

Holy Name of Jesus Church (New Orleans)

Washington Artillery Park (New Orleans)

Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop (New Orleans)

Peristyle, City Park (New Orleans)

Bandstand, City Park (New Orleans)