Westward Expansion

Who are the “good guys” and who are the “bad guys?” Delve into the conflicts between the Native Americans and white settlers over land ownership in the 1800s. Students must determine who are the “good guys” and who are...

Students will delve into the question of who is responsible for the imagery of Native Americans. The lesson begins with students completing a Warm Up activity that questions the background knowledge of the class pertaining to Native Americans and their...

Students will delve into the prevailing issue of stereotypes that still surround Native Americans. Students will analyze four political cartoons to identify misconceptions, generalizations and stereotypes of American Indians. The lessons begins with a...

Delve into the journals of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark! Analyze these primary source documents to map the journey of the Corps of Discovery! In this lesson, students will analyze excerpts from Meriwether Lewis and William Clark’s journals...

Delve into the primary sources of Lewis and Clark’s journals as students discover and debate the actual role Sacagawea played in the Corps of Discovery Expedition. This lesson begins with a warm up activity in which the students discuss their...

Created by Erika Moreland - Visit My Store Ready to take a step back in history to meet notable people who have had positive influences throughout history? Or, meet some of the famous people of today who are creating history in positive manners? If so,...

This time travel readers' theater (6 pages) takes students back in history to learn about the first pony express mail system. Included are three task cards and activity sheet. Created by Jennie Young - Visit My Store  

This time travel readers' theater (4 pages) will be a hit with your students as they travel back in time to learn about the Gold Rush. Included is a partner game, "Panning for Gold" and an Internet Scavenger Hunt. Created by Jennie Young - Visit My...

Essential Question: "What were the realities of Manifest Destiny and Westward Expansion? Do all sources agree on the realities of moving west?" This packet contains everything your students need to practice the historical skill of corroboration. When...

Ken Burns' documentary on the Corps of Discovery is a wonderful supplement to any discussion of this famed expedition.   The video guide consists of 56 questions to help students remain engaged and build their understanding of the...

Perfect Grab and Go Lesson! We can all agree that providing students visual content enhances instruction…Especially this generation of students. One of the easiest ways to do this is show your students a video. The only problem is there is just so...

Perfect Grab and Go Lesson! We can all agree that providing students visual content enhances instruction…Especially this generation of students. One of the easiest ways to do this to show your students a video. The only problem is there is just so...