Westward Migration
This inquiry prompts students to investigate the factors, conditions, and conflicts related to westward expansion in the United States before the Civil War. In the inquiry, students wrestle with various economic, geographic, and social ideas as they consider the value of the push westward. The compelling question “Was it destiny to move west?” prompts students to think about the historical justification for white Americans moving west in light of what we now understand as the problems associated with that expansion. In doing so, students explore the economic, geographic, and social conditions as well as ways new technologies contributed to westward expansion. Students also examine conflicts that arose as whites encountered Native peoples as well as the conflicts with Mexico over western lands.
http://www.c3teachers.org/inquiries/westward-migration/
The Story of Pocahontas
In this blended lesson supporting literacy skills, students learn that there are multiple versions of the story of Pocahontas and John Smith. Students develop their literacy skills as they explore a social studies focus on the two different versions of this story that Smith wrote, and what historians believe really happened when Smith met Pocahontas. During this process, they read informational text, learn and practice vocabulary words, and explore content through videos and interactive activities. This resource is part of the Inspiring Middle School Literacy Collection.
https://vegas.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/midlit10.soc.splpoca/the-story-of-pocahontas/?#.WiyYxVWnGUk
Trail of Tears: The Cherokee Fight Against Removal
In this blended lesson supporting literacy skills, students are introduced to the Cherokees' struggle to remain on their land in the early 1800s. Students develop their literacy skills as they explore a social studies focus on the assimilation strategy of the Cherokee Nation and its eventual impact on their fate. During this process, they read informational text, learn and practice vocabulary words, and explore content through videos and interactive activities. This resource is part of the Inspiring Middle School Literacy Collection.
https://vegas.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/midlit11.soc.splcher/trail-of-tears-the-cherokee-fight-against-removal/?#.WiyZElWnGUk
LA Purchase LP (and supporting docs) from SHEG.
I come from a LA purchase state (Minnesota). As I mentioned earlier in a reply to post, this examines the Federalist view and response to same - and is a neat little lesson to include in any discussion on Expansion or Manifest Destiny. I haven't used this yet but plan to, and printed off a copy for myself a few weeks ago.
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Conflict Over Western Lands (Manifest Destiny)
While I had not really poked around on the local PBS website, after reading Alicias post, and looking at her lesson, and what was on offer, I found: SWBAT: Construct Summaries, Make Inferences, Compare and Contrast Ideas. It's great that it's all in with the standards, the plan, the vids and the supporting materials. As I previously mentioned however, I think It would be even better if the supporting materials were stand-alone. I’ve tried and seen various renditions of lesson plans for this topic, as well as dozens of videos. This one however, breaks it down, keeps it simple, and is engaging at the same time.
https://vegas.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/midlit10.soc.splland/conflict-over-western-lands/#.WfZDQluPKUk
Growth of the Young Nation (1789-1849)
Students analyze the aspirations and ideals of the people of the new nation.
www.socialstudiescms.com/growth-of-a-young-nation
www.socialstudiescms.com/growth-of-a-young-nation