Spotlight on History
Back to School
It’s Back to School time! As a new school year begins for Louisiana students in August, the LDMA is highlighting LPB’s educational programming
. From the very beginning, LPB has produced Louisiana-specific instructional programs for teachers to use in their classrooms. Explore a wide range of topics in the areas of foreign language, history, math and science.
Jolie Louisane (1975)
A 20-episode series that teaches the French language to students in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade. It also highlights unique aspects of Cajun culture, including the boucherie and the Courir de Mardi Gras.
North Star (1985)
A 14-episode series that highlights African American history in Louisiana.
The Power of Algebra (1988)
A 10-episode series for middle and high school students that follows the adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson as they use algebra to solve their cases.
ABCs of French (1990)
This animated series help students in the 4th, 5th, and 6th grades to review basic words in French.
ABCs of Spanish (1990)
This animated series help students in the 4th, 5th, and 6th grades to review basic words in Spanish.
Lunch Louisiana Style (1992)
Join Chef John Folse as he teaches kids about the influence of the French, Spanish, Germans, British, Italians, Native Americans, and Africans on Louisiana cuisine.
Savalot’s Energy Secrets (1992)
In this program, Savalot the Energy Bug teaches children tips for saving energy around their homes.
Dr. Dad’s PH3 (1994-1995)
A 12-episode series for students in the 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grades that emphasizes hands-on science exploration with Dr. Dad, his daughter Olivia, and her friends.
Gumbo Island (1996-1997)
A 6-episode series for students in kindergarten through 4th grade that allows them to travel around the state with host Britt Henderson to learn more about Louisiana’s unique history and culture.
The Forest Where We Live: The Series (1999)
A 6-episode series that teaches middle and high school students about the economic, sociological and environmental benefits of trees and other foliage in cities.
Enviro-Tacklebox (1999-2003)
A 25-episode series that teaches middle school students about issues related to the environment.
LEAP21: Making the Grade, 4th Grade (2001)
This series features 15 Math episodes and 15 English/Language Arts to help 4th grade students prepare for their LEAP test.
LEAP21: Making the Grade, 8th Grade (2001)
This series features 15 Math episodes and 15 English/Language Arts to help 8th grade students prepare for their LEAP test.
Louisiana: Then & Now (2012)
A series of 18 one-minute segments on the state’s history and culture made in honor of Louisiana’s bicentennial of statehood.
Ziggy’s Arts Adventure (2021)
This 9-episode educational puppet series teaches K-5 students about artistic concepts with the help of Ziggy and the members of the Junkyard Band.
Harvest of the Month (2021-2023)
This digital-first series, a partnership with the LSU AgCenter, takes students to Louisiana farms to learn more about the foods grown in Louisiana.