Lesson plan using westward expansion through maps media resources. For state symbols, flag, maps, geography, and fun facts. Explore the fifty united states with our resources for grades k12. Your student will cut out the boxed text from the student booklet and mount it dire ctly into his project notebook either my state notebook or a 3ring binder. Us expansion map expansion project rubric alamo study guide alamo study guide. Mountains appalachian mountains and rocky mountains, rivers james river, rio grande, and mississippi river, and lakes great lakes cut and paste activity king virtues classroom students will love applying what youve taught them about the united states map with this enga. You will find plenty of maps and crossword puzzles to help students learn about u. Help students visualize their geographical location with our where am i on the map. Slavery and emancipation in the united states 17771865. The first activity introduces the students to the expansion of the united states visually by having them locate american possessions gained during this period. The csa was the government formed by eleven southern states of the united states of america and existed from 1861 to 1865. Map skills for elementary students national geographic. Completed ih iq6s, the arch spans 630 feet and rises to the same height. Us expansion map westward expansionism maps territory territorial louisiana purchase original colonies thirteen 50 states fifty civil war colony manifest destiny sectionalism popular sovereignty.
The pioneers and their journey to find homes and settle in the west can also be a fun classroom unit. It is important to include many types of learners in every activity, and i believe that this particular one reaches out to many of them at the same time. See more ideas about westward expansion, 4th grade social studies and social studies. When directed, you will need to print these maps and complete the activity as directed. Assessment plan my assessment plan outlines the various types of assessment that will be used throughout. The westward expansion of the united states was closely related to the concept of manifest destiny, which many used as justification for americas territorial expansion the story of westward expansion involved settlers moving onto land already occupied by native americans.
Blank map of america a blank outline map of america. This westward expansion worksheet worksheet is suitable for 8th 12th grade. As she color codes the states according to their history shell gain a better understanding of her countrys historical heritage. Find westward expansion unit map lesson plans and teaching resources. Education which have provided or contributed the content on this page. United states geography click on the state in the map above to get more information or select state or territory below. Young historians can read about the blues, compare and contrast major holidays, complete themed word searches, play games featuring u. Manifest destiny crossword a crossword with clues related to the concept of manifest destiny and westward expansion. In the nineteenth century, the united states expanded its territory westward at a dramatic pace, leading to conflict, national growth, and ongoing cultural exchange. Map of the expansion of the united states 17831907. How does your map illustrate the idea of manifest destiny. Manifest destiny an information and activity sheet which explains the concept of manifest destiny and how it is linked to westward expansion.
Of course it also provides an opportunity to discuss native americans and their role in. Student map activity without events listed this is a small portion of our westward expansion unit thank you for visiting our store. The utah state board of education and the utah education network have gathered these open educational resources, such as utahs open textbooks, that support the utah core standards. Plus, theres a 5 page flip book with a cloze passage, timeline activity, important items, and four facts about lewis and clark. Learners are directed to choose and complete three of the projects on the given list, which includes opportunities to design. The gold rush is a memorable and fun place to start.
A map activity will kick things off, followed by a discussion of the pros and cons of imperialism and a studentled debate on the subject from a nineteenth century point of view. Mongol expansion booklet stage 4 history teaching resources. In 1803, the louisiana purchase doubled the size of the united states and opened a vast new territory for settlement. Westward expansion lessons, worksheets and activities. Create a key in the first column of the table by coloring the square. Westward expansion through maps national geographic society. International space station activity book for more information, check out the web sites on page 30. If you were absent, you may coordinate a day to stay after with me to complete your booklet station 1 punic wars read about the punic wars and use this to show the expansion on your map. The expansion of the united states into the territory. Have students complete the map activity and 5 page flipup booklet with a cloze passage, timeline activity, important items, and four facts about life on the oregon trail. American creation is a book that delineates an era of flawed greatness, at a time when. These countries included mexico, spain, france, and great britain. I usually have students complete the pages of the flipup booklet at a station or as a center activity. The united states takes center stage in this selection of u.
The westward expansion covers such a broad expanse of time there are many opportunities for teaching. National geographics the world for kids wall map is an enticing and engaging world map perfect for classroom, home or library. A portion of the holdings in these collections have been optimized to allow searching for elements within a given map, such as sea monsters, decorative borders, cartouche, or other imagery. Students use maps to understand westward expansion, its impact on different groups of people, and think about the long term impact of westward expansion. It is a great resource for kids learning about us expansion, westward movement, and us history. The following area is a collection of historical maps of the united states. This also doubles up as a world geography lesson, as it requires the students to locate american territories around the globe. This activity was created by a quia web subscriber. Mongol daily life handout and speech activity, how did genghis khan turn nomadic society into a war machine handout, map of mongolia activity, mongol expansion register including weblinks and reference to activities, student booklet covering all required teaching knowledge, very thorough, 33. It is hoped that the activities presented herein will serve not only to convey information about the international space station, but about the challenges and rewards inherent in exploring space both for the beneit of life on earth, as well as for humankinds eventual expansion to the moon, mars, and the wonders which await us beyond.
As she color codes the states according to their history shell gain a. Mongol daily life handout and speech activity, how did genghis khan turn nomadic society into a war machine handout, map of mongolia activity, mongol expansion register including weblinks and reference to activities, student booklet covering all required. 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. This search screen will allow you to search these elements, but remember it is only searching a fraction of the collections. Louis, mehlorializeg the national expansion that took place under president thomas jefferson. Explain the importance of the transportation revolution of the 19th century the building of canals, roads, bridges, turnpikes.
The choices program is a national education initiative. Have students complete the map activity, and lewis and clark minibooklet. Jan 31, 20 students use maps to understand westward expansion, its impact on different groups of people, and think about the long term impact of westward expansion. Identify and list countries from which the united states acquired territory between 1803 and 1853. It is a detailed animated map depicting each respective states secession and readmission to the union united states during reconstruction. In light of the covid19 crisis, and the many disruptions it has caused or will cause to our kids education, i am offering subscriptions to the upgraded site at 50% off the normal price through june. Reference maps on the mexicanamerican war 18461848. Unfolded southeast region map southeast states map southeast region states southeast states on a map united states map grade south east states southeast region us regions interactive notebook, map booklet, activity distinct northeastern states and capitals quiz state capitals india quiz a representation to help students learn their shapes. So this painting is basically celebrating what had already happened. What a great interactive visual for american history. Every action taken by people, large or small, has an enormous impact, not just on ourselves, but also on everyone that we come into contact with. This is after the louisiana purchase, after the war with mexico. The united states did not always own all of the land that makes up the country today. Second grade geography worksheets and printables show second grade students the world with our geography worksheets.
Much of the nations land, such as florida, texas, and oregon, was once owned by other countries. Follow the power point slides to fill in the chart and color the map below color each territory a different color. Westward expansion unit to other units that may not directly pertain. Analyze the impact of westward expansion on the united states economy. This set of primary sources and teaching resources focuses, primarily, on the time period 18001860. Use a map of north america to trace americas expansion to the civil war, including the location of the santa fe and oregon trails. The united states has developed two vehicles, dragon and cygnus, which join several similar vehicles provided by russia, japan, and europe. Recommended by geography educators for ages 712, this map features an optimized map design for readability and easy, intuitive learning. Pam are you looking for other social studies products. In this westward expansion learning exercise, students respond to 63 short answer questions about manifest destiny and the u. Students explore westward expansion in the united states as it relates to native americans and the novel holes. Westward expansion worksheet worksheet for 8th 12th grade. As she color codes the states according to their history shell gain a better understanding of her countrys historical.
Below are photos of some of the maps from this year. Students need to draw a map of the united states on their poster board in pencil. Students learn to read, use, and lable maps, including city, state, country and world maps, historical, population and resource maps. Us history textbooks free homework help and answers slader. These geography worksheets incorporate map reading practice and facts about u. Identify and list countries from which the united states acquired territory between 1803. Explore the history, geography, and government of the fifty united states with these teaching resources. Teach your students about map symbols and legends by having your students create maps of imaginary islands. Students must detail the original areas of colonization on their map. Students use a graphic organizer to compare and contrast a modern road trip to the methods of travel in the days of the.
Your student will follow the map activity instructions given in the text, establishing. Have students complete the map activity, and lewis and clark mini booklet. Map skills worksheets also help kids learn to use a compass rose, map grids, legends, understand distance and scale, draw maps, and give directions. I usually have students complete the pages of the flip booklet at a station or as a center activity. Print and distribute for an independent or small group activity.
The first activity introduces the students to the expansion of the united states visually by. Westward expansion map activity by rockin resources tpt. In this westward expansion instructional activity, students look at how america expanded from 1801 to 1861. May 05, 2020 whether you are learning about us states in class or taking a family roadtrip, these free 50 states worksheets will help kids have fun while learning about key facts and unique features of states. They need to include the following sections in their maps. Interactive notebook, map booklet, activity distinct northeastern states and capitals quiz.
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