Lesson Plan

Settlement of Frontier Alabama

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What comes to mind when the class imagines settlers traveling out West? The lesson plan teaches pupils about the western frontier of Alabama and what life was like for people traveling West—in wagons with few possessions. Scholars write, complete hands-on activities, and receive direct instruction to enhance their understanding of the Alabama western frontier during the 1800s. 

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Instructional Ideas
  • Have students create journal entries based on life as a settler
  • As a class, brainstorm ideas of what settlers might wear for a journey out West
Classroom Considerations
  • The discussion of Native American tribes may be sensitive for some 
Pros
  • Includes accommodations for all skill levels 
  • The activities are engaging for young academics 
Cons
  • None