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Can you locate Louisiana in the United States?

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Look carefully at the map and pay attention to the names of the Gulf, the main river, the main cities including the capital city. Can you guess what landscape features are dominant?

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Watch the video and take notes about Louisiana history,  geography, wildlife, symbols, music, celebration and cuisine.

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Hurricane on the bayou - Official movie trailer

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Hurricane on the bayou - Official movie trailer

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A fim about Louisiana before, during and after hurricane Katrina that devastated the southeastern United States in 2005.

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HURRICANE ON THE BAYOU Official Movie Trailer HD -- IMAX film narrated by Meryl Streep

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http://www.macgillivrayfreemanfilms.com Journey deep into the soul-stirring heart of Louisiana -- before, during and after the unprecedented devastation of Hurricane Katrina. Witness the tragedy the city faced during Katrina through the eyes of four New Orleans musicians: legendary singer, songwriter, pianist, producer Allen Toussaint; Cajun blues guitarist and wetlands activist Tab Benoit; fiddling prodigy Amanda Shaw; and zydeco accordion master Chubby Carrier.

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Listen to this mockingbird singing.

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Two minutes of singing Northern Mockingbird. From "Birds & Bugs" DVD.

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This bird is one of the Louisiana state symbols

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High-speed brown pelicans diving for sardine & anchovies in the Sea of Cortez. Clip taken from the North America episode of Earthflight (Winged Planet). You can download this episode or the whole series on iTunes in the UK at: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/tv-season/earthflight/id503462302 Earthflight - A John Downer Production Narrated by David Tennant Music by Will Gregory & Steven Faux Series begins Thursday 29th December at 8pm on BBC One.

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Where is the French Quarter? What is it? What is its other name? Which river runs along the French Quarter? What type of boat can you see on the river? What are the different influences on the architecture of the French Quarter?

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New Orleans French Quarter neighborhood guide to visitors

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Bald cypress trees in a bald cypress swamp, typical of Louisiana bayou.

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Moss covered trees and vines.

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This flower is one of the symbols of Louisiana.

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Explore Sumcensuvitt's photos on Flickr. Sumcensuvitt has uploaded 444 photos to Flickr.

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Where and when is it celebrated? What are the colors and what do they represent?

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Mardis Gras | All About the Holidays

46 days before Easter is Mardi Gras, a festival of food and dance recognized around the world. In the United States, parades and parties in places like New Orleans, Louisiana take over the city during the celebration.

For lesson plans, additional resources, and more teacher support, download our free iBook from the iTunes store All About the Holidays.

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46 days before Easter is Mardi Gras, a festival of food and dance recognized around the world. In the United States, parades and parties in places like New Orleans, Louisiana take over the city during the celebration. For lesson plans, additional resources, and more teacher support, download our free iBook from the iTunes store All About the Holidays.

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What's the difference between Cajuns and Creoles?

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Cajuns

What's the difference? Cajuns are the French colonists who settled the Canadian maritime provinces (Nova Scotia and New Brunswick) in the 1600s. The settlers named their region "Acadia," and were known as Acadians. In 1713, the British took over Canada and expected all settlers, including the Acadians, to defend the kingdom. The British demanded that the Acadians adopt the king's Protestant religion.

Over the next forty years, the Acadians' refusal to abdicate became a political and religious threat. The British government seized farms, burned villages, and expelled Acadian families. Families were separated as British soldiers loaded them onto ships with different destinations. Family members were shipped all over from New York to the West Indies. Some were sent down south to the Louisiana territories. Many Acadians found some acceptance in Louisiana, with its strong French background and Catholic heritage. Many family members were reunited there as they sought to locate one another.

It is here the Acadians eventually became known as "Cajuns." Cajuns developed their own distinct lifestyle in the swamps and surrounding areas of South Louisiana. Cajun contributions to New Orleans and Louisiana are immense, and have improved the quality of life we now enjoy.

Many people think we have a Brooklyn accent when we speak. It is my opinion that the Acadians who settled along the U.S. eastern seaboard are responsible for that "New York/Brooklyn" speech!

Creoles

Cajuns aren't Creole, and a Creole isn't a Cajun. Creoles as an ethnic group are harder to define than Cajuns. "Creole" can mean anything from individuals born in New Orleans with French and Spanish ancestry to those who descended from African/Caribbean/French/Spanish heritage.

Creoles in New Orleans have played an important part in the culture of the city. Creoles, like Cajuns, have contributed so much to New Orleans art, music and social life; without them, New Orleans wouldn't be the unique city it is today.

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What's the difference? Cajuns are the French colonists who settled the Canadian maritime provinces (Nova Scotia and New Brunswick) in the 1600s. The settlers named their region "Acadia," and were known as Acadians. In 1713, the British took over Canada and expected all settlers, including the Acadians, to defend the kingdom.

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What is the name of the musical instrument you can hear in this video?

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Big Nick Plays "Poppa George" on Cajun Accordion

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Big Nick Plays "Poppa George" on Cajun Accordion

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Who are the Cajuns? Where did they come from before settling in Louisiana? Where did they settle in Louisiana?

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Cajuns are a group of people who live in southern Louisiana. Their ancestors lived in a French colony that is now the Canadian province of Nova Scotia and nearby lands. The name Cajun comes from the name of the colony, Acadia.

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What are the main ingredients in this dish?

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New Orleans is famous for a lot of foods, and chief among them is the traditional rice dish known as jambalaya. Make it yourself with our recipe.

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What are the main ingredients in this dish?

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Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

2 lb. bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

8 oz. andouille sausage, cut into ¹⁄ ₂" pieces

2 ribs celery, finely chopped

1 small yellow onion, finely chopped

1 small green bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and finely chopped

6 canned, whole peeled tomatoes in juice, drained and crushed by hand

6 cloves garlic, finely chopped

10 oz. okra, trimmed and cut into ¹⁄ ₂" slices

Cooked white rice, for serving

Hot sauce and filé powder, for serving

Heat ¹⁄ ₄ cup oil in an 8-qt. Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Working in two batches, season chicken with salt and pepper, and add chicken to pot; cook, turning once, until lightly browned, about 12 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Add sausage and bacon, and cook, stirring, until their fat renders and bacon is browned, about 5 minutes; transfer to plate with chicken.

Add remaining oil, and reduce heat to medium-low; stir in flour, and cook, stirring constantly, until this mixture (called a roux) is the color of dark, reddish caramel, about 8 minutes. Add celery, onion, and pepper, and cook until soft, about 6 minutes. Add thyme, cayenne, tomatoes, garlic, and bay leaf, and cook for 3 minutes. Return chicken, sausage, and bacon to pot along with okra and stock, and bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to medium, and cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through, okra is tender, and gumbo is thickened, about 30 minutes. Remove chicken from pot and let cool for 5 minutes. Remove and shred meat, and discard bones and skin; stir meat back into gumbo. Season with salt and pepper, and serve with white rice on the side. Serve with hot sauce and filé powder for sprinkling over each serving.

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Chicken and Sausage Gumbo 2 lb. bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 8 oz. andouille sausage, cut into 1⁄ 2" pieces 2 ribs celery, finely chopped 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped 1 small green bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and finely chopped 6 canned, whole peeled tomatoes in juice, drained and crushed by hand 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped 10 oz.

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What sea food can you eat in Louisiana?