Mini-Project // petit projet + écriture Saint-Louis No. 1

Take your students on a fascinating journey through history and art with this mini-project focused on one of New Orlean's most famous cemetaries - Saint-Louis No. 1. This resource includes allows students learn about the cemetary's unique features, history, and research famous people who call this final resting place home. Eventually, students will discover the restoration the cemetary is undergoing and help do that through a mini art and writing project.

The activity includes:

1. editable Google Slides presentation including:

• a brief overview of the cemetery's history and significance with a note on the unique features that make it a remarkable site
• link to a virtual tour of the cemetary
• research guidance with timed slides and background music
• mini-project guidelines with timed slides to help direct students

2. editable Google Doc including:

• printable sheet allowing students to explain their new tomb designs and writing a new epitaph
• evaluation sheet (based on IB-style rubrics)
  

This is perfect for Halloween or a Francophone culture activity!