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Young scholars study the concept of the westward expansion. In this exploration of the western U.S. lesson plan, students participate in different activities that explain economic hardships, jobs, and land opportunities. Young scholars describe experiences of pioneers and prospectors and research the Oregon and California Trails. Students record events on a graphic organizer, write a descriptive narrative, and create a bound book.

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the california gold rush, california history, california, mountain men, the donner party

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donner party, economic hardships, gold rush, john c. fremont, kit carson, mountain men, oregon and california trails, english language arts
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4th - 5th
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English Language Arts
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