La vie en cave!
http://edsitement.neh.gov/view_lesson_plan.asp?id=416
A lesson plan for grades 3–5 Second Languages
Speleology, the scientific study of caves, began in France with Edouard Martel. It’s only appropriate that elementary French students learn their cave-art vocabulary by studying the caves of France. In this highly kinetic lesson, students will explore cave paintings of France and create their own cave-wall art for the classroom.
In this highly kinetic lesson from EDSITEment, students will explore cave paintings of France and create their own cave-wall art for the classroom. Additionally, students will use appropriate French words related to cave exploration.
North Carolina Curriculum Alignment
Second Languages (2005)
Grade 3
- Goal 2: INTERPRETIVE COMMUNICATION - The learner will understand and interpret written and spoken language on a variety of topics in the target language.
- Objective 2.01: Demonstrate understanding of spoken and written words, phrases, and statements relating to familiar topics.
- Objective 2.02: Demonstrate understanding of oral and written questions about familiar topics.
- Goal 4: CULTURES - The learner will gain knowledge and demonstrate understanding of the relationship among practices, products, and perspectives, of cultures other than his/her own.
- Objective 4.07: Identify people and products and their importance to the target cultures.
Grade 4
- Goal 2: INTERPRETIVE COMMUNICATION - The learner will understand and interpret written and spoken language on a variety of topics in the target language.
- Objective 2.01: Demonstrate understanding of spoken and written words, phrases, and statements relating to familiar topics.
- Objective 2.02: Demonstrate understanding of oral and written questions about familiar topics.
- Goal 4: CULTURES - The learner will gain knowledge and demonstrate understanding of the relationship among practices, products, and perspectives, of cultures other than his/her own.
- Objective 4.07: Identify people and products and their importance to the target cultures.
Grade 5
- Goal 2: INTERPRETIVE COMMUNICATION - The learner will understand and interpret written and spoken language on a variety of topics in the target language.
- Objective 2.01: Demonstrate understanding of spoken and written words, phrases, and statements relating to familiar topics.
- Objective 2.02: Demonstrate understanding of oral and written questions about familiar topics.
- Goal 4: CULTURES - The learner will gain knowledge and demonstrate understanding of the relationship among practices, products, and perspectives, of cultures other than his/her own.
- Objective 4.07: Identify people and products and their importance to the target cultures.


