Americans believed in the idea of manifest destiny, the idea that it was their god given right to expand westward to the pacific ocean and to mexico 3. Along with each book you can find free teaching resources, such as lesson plans, extension activities, book talks and discussion questions at. Quakers and slavery the last runaway by tracy chevalier. Westerns, outlaws, and manifest destiny donorschoose.
Nichole galindez amh 2010 american history 31 october 2012 nichole galindez amh 2010 american history 31 october 2012 westward expansion of the united states to what extent is it accurate to claim that the ideal of manifest destiny was a motivating factor in the western expansions of the united states. Log cabins, cowboys such as the marlboro man and woody of toy story fame, and levis jeans, all have their roots in the old west. The westward expansion, the pioneer years is a fun theme to act out. Favorite westward expansion literature simply charlotte. I add a few cowboy songs and i end up with a great list that my students. Your job is to describe the connection and give important information about the vocabulary word. Your book will focus on the territories examined in this unit texas, california, new mexico, and oregon and your story will focus on how america acquired the land. This project covers 4th grade westward expansion sta. Westward expansion unit introduction video youtube.
As a student teacher i needed this book for a unit on westward expansion. I liked this book because its about people moving west. Our interactive westward expansion unit is a ten lesson program. Europe that the western hemisphere was no longer open for european colonization. Westward movement students will research various terms, names, and concepts related to westward expansion and will use the information to create an illustrated abc book. Teach the westward expansion through the alphabet with this a to z vocabulary book. By 1840 almost 7 million americans had migrated westward in hopes of securing land and being prosperous.
The belief that settlers were destined to expand to the west is often referred to as manifest destiny. The search for gold led the masses to migrate westward and pan for gold. The story of the united states has always been one of westward expansion, beginning along the east coast and continuing, often by leaps and bounds, until it reached the pacificwhat theodore roosevelt described as the great leap westward. My students need 12 books and materials in order to properly understand how the united states changed during the period of westward expansion. A perspectives flip book by nell musolf summary retrieved from american indians had lived in north america for thousands of years by the time european settlers arrived. From a general summary to chapter summaries to explanations of famous quotes, the sparknotes westward expansion 18071912 study guide has everything you need to ace quizzes, tests, and essays. Oregon trail project this fun and engaging project asks students to work in groups to create an abc book about the oregon trail and westward expansion.
We wish to thank the following researchers for their invaluable input. Westward expansion timeline for kids james polk was the 11th american president who served in office from march 4, 1845 to march 4, 1849. Explain that westward expansion meant displacement of native. Most have never heard of westward expansion before let alone manifest destiny, oregon trail, or wagon train. During his tenure, americas territory grew by more than onethird and extended across the continent for the first time. Each 1,700 to 2,300word essay is presented in alphabetical.
Students will gain valuable researching skills while also developing their presentation, writing, reading comprehension, and interpersonal skills. It was a time of growth and adventure for settlers, and loss for. Also included is a idea page for alternative abc choices and a grading rubric. Westward expansion facts dates 18071910 where western territories of the. Quakers played major role in ending slavery in united states united state departments bureau of international information programs. Westward expansion reconstruction and westward expansion 2. Watch in 360 the inside of a nuclear reactor from the size of an atom with virtual reality duration. Westward expansion abc book by kasia paszek on prezi. I am requesting many materials, resources, and books that will not only teach students about westward expansion, but will help build vocabulary, comprehension, and various reading skills as well as build cross curricular connections.
Learners will identify several important and meaningful words associated with their assigned letter from their research, write a wellwritten pa. When it appeared in 1949, the first edition of ray allen billingtons westward expansion set a new standard for scholarship in western american history, and the books reputation among historians, scholars, and students grew through four subsequent editions. Learn about 28 colorful characters who made their marks in western history. To do this, my students create abc books of the oregon. This abridgment and revision of billington and martin ridges fifth edition, with a new introduction and additional scholarship by ridge.
Manifest destiny was a widely held belief in the 19thcentury united states that its settlers were. In 1803 the louisiana purchase took place, doubling the size of the country. View in context in the second place, the ebb was now makinga strong rippling current running westward through the basin, and then southard and seaward down the straits by which we had entered in. A new history was developed by the choices for the 21st century education program with the assistance of the research staff at the watson institute for international studies, scholars at brown university, and other experts in the field.
This is how the east met the west with its blood sweat and tears of the people seeking wealth and a better way of life. I have to do this abc book because it was a project for westward expansion. Every letter of the alphabet must be used unless otherwise stated. The not so big book of westward expansion printables. Westward definition of westward by the free dictionary. Scholarly commnetary quakers and the underground railroad. The acquisition of hawaii and alaska, though not usually included in discussions of americans expanding their nation westward.
If you read my december 19, 2012 post on using music to improve reading fluency, you know how much i like to use music and lyrics in my classroom. When a territory had 60,000 people it could become a state. If my language may seem severe, he wrote in a tone of pained resignation. Westward expansion provides me with wonderful period music. Westward expansion abc book research project by java stitch. Westward expansion the pioneer years educational plays. Use the following links to access online resources for your research. This is the question my kiddos always ask when i tell them what our next unit of study will be. Biography project reference documents helpful linksapps book list hi, my name is autumn.
Mcculloughs new book on pioneers history draws criticism david mcculloughs new book, the pioneers, draws criticism for its depiction of white settlement, native americans. Which way to the wild west everything your schoolbooks didnt tell you. Children are introduced to the pioneers that moved westward as the united states expanded during the 1800s. Streams to the river, river to the sea by scott odell, across the wide and lonesome prairie.
You may be interested in these end of the school year items from my tpt store. He believed that the expansion of the united states would happen without the direction. Each of the following alphabetical words is connected somehow to the westward expansion. Explore uncharted territory in the american frontier with the characters in these historical fiction books. The settlers came in search of land and were eager to build farms, roads, and towns. Our goal is a curriculum that you can use the very first day you purchase our materials. One of the important events during his presidency was the notion of the manifest destiny of the united states and the continuance of the westward expansion. A christmas present for my grammy who is a very big fan of this book series. A to z encyclopedia of westward expansion by kennedy. I am currently working on a masters degree in international affairs and global enterprise. Oregon trail alphabet book project for westward expansion.
Using powerpoint, you will have a page for each letter of the alphabet that highlights a key idea of western expansion along with an illustration. It came in on time and was a great resource to have. No lessons to plan, comprehension questions to write, activities to create, or vocabulary words to define. I would suggest it to anyone who wants to learn more about westward expansion on an elementary school level. Statehood and westward expansion color clipart is great to illustrate your teaching materials. Many images and items in todays popular culture were born in the time of westward expansion. In 1803, the louisiana purchase doubled the size of the united states and opened a. Created by scholastic teacher consultant michelle higgins, an elementary school teacher in new jersey.
The passwords for the databases and ebooks are in the schoology shs media center group or in the media center. I look for music that would have been popular between 18501880. In this assignment, you will create an illustrated book about westward expansion and manifest destiny. I started teaching in 2011 and joined the amazing north star community in 20. Guide that you may use to reflect the activity choices and pacing for your class. Western expansion abc book project for grades 38 book. Westward expansion timeline for kids american historama. My first little house books primaryelem printable worksheet in the classroom or at home. Commonlit text sets westward expansion free reading.
Westward expansion and the old west for kids ducksters. Myths and realities by christopher densmore curator, friends historical library of swarthmore college quakers in action. X, young brigham, z after joseph smith was murdered, brigham young took over as head of the mormons he decided that the mormons should move to escape persecution and find religious freedom young guided the mormons to. The westward expansion a to z book by learning with. Western expansion abc book project for grades 38 this product is a cumulative project that students create during and after a study of western expansion. Each page will have a letter, colorful illustration, a definition for the word either from the glossary, a cited internet resource, or a dictionary, and the. From gun slingers, bank robbers, and cowboys to presidents, soldiers and native american leaders, westward expansion. Viewing 15 posts 1 through 15 of 15 total author posts may 1, 2012 at 6. Another option is to create an abc book where students brainstorm. Westward expansion although people had begun to move westward almost from the beginnings of european settlement in america, the era of westward expansion began in earnest in the mid19th century.
Find fun westward expansion activities that address literacy standards with center ideas. Outlaws such as wild bill hikock, billy the kid, and jesse james, and good guys such as davy crockett, continue to. Find this book add to reading list series true books. Amazon this is a great story through which the native american culture during the westward expansion of the united states is realistically and sympathetically portrayed. Using the notes you have gathered during your webquest as well as your social studies text book, you will create an abc book of facts and knowledge you have learned about western expansion. Westward expansion throughout the 1800s, americans pushed ever westward in the search of prosperity and the american dream. The split history of westward expansion in the united states. They will sing historic songs, each telling a small story of the journey west or expressing part of. Students are asked to create an abc book about western expansion, in these parts. The nuggets found in the american river near sacramento by james marshall in 1848 spurned the rush of some halfmillion people in search of instant wealth. I am a 2nd year part time graduate student at the university of central florida. And for the first time in the history of trading my schooners to the westward carried bibles in their stock. In the span of five years, the united states increased its size by a third. The westward movement and childrens literature carol hurst.
Westward expansion project bundle this bundle includes three fun and engaging projects about westward expansion. Statehood and westward expansion color clipart is provided in jpeg format. My cousins moved to california and settled into their new house. Westward expansion abc book project teacher directions and use. Westward expansion interactive notebook activities. From the thirteen colonies to the mexican cession, your learners will track the territorial acquisitions made by the united states during eighteenth and nineteenth centuries with this printable booklet. Oregon trail alphabet book project for westward expansion unit.
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