Jean Lafitte and the Lost Treasure... A Google Earth Lesson Third Grade Social Studies GLE’s #4 & 5 By: Shannon L. Mocanu

A Louisiana Legend Some say that Jean Lafitte once fell in love with a beautiful LA woman named Sarah. To prove his undying love, he made up his mind to give Sarah the finest gift that any woman has ever been given- a gift box filled with the world’s finest jewels- diamonds, rubies, emeralds, sapphires, and real gold!

As Jean Lafitte sailed down the Mississippi River to deliver the gift box to his sweetheart, his ship was captured and sunk by Indians. Many people believe that the treasure went down with the ship and is buried somewhere near the Mississippi river. If you can find the ship, you will likely find the treasure!

Lost Treasure Clues

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The treasure is buried in a Louisiana parish somewhere along the edge of the Mississippi River.

The treasure is buried in the southern part of Louisiana.

The treasure is buried North of Assumption parish.

The treasure is buried South of West Feliciana parish.

The treasure is buried not too far from an old old Oak tree. This Oak tree is said to be more than 330 years old and is known as the “Back Brusly Oak”.

Where is the lost treasure?

Are you ready to find the lost treasure?

Saddle up your horse and let’s ride! The treasure is buried in one of the following Louisiana parishes: Beauregard Pt. Coupee Ascension Iberville Natchitoches Livingston St. James East Baton Rouge West Baton Rouge St. John

Directions:

• Open up Google Earth program by “double-clicking”.

• Using Google Earth, type in “Louisiana” in the search box. • Zoom in or “go to” (ride) to each one of the above parishes.

• Try to

match your clues to each parish

. • Only one parish will match every clue. • This is the parish where the treasure lies.

• Good luck! Bon Voyage!