Young scholars debate whether manifest destiny is right or wrong.  In this manifest destiny lesson, students discuss the westward movement and the role of manifest destiny as they focus on the Native Americans.  Young scholars...

Learners identify diseases that plagued the pioneers and find preventative measures to avoid them.  In this Oregon Trail lesson plan, students brainstorm possible health problems and diseases for pioneers. They then research a...

Young scholars proofread each others journal entries. In this proofreading lesson, students exchange journal entries to proofread according to instructions given by the teacher.  Young scholars will read a different journal each...