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Westward Expansion

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Students examine how the events that took place during the time of the Westward Expansion affected the pioneers and Native Americans through the seven lessons of this unit. Enhancements in transportation over time are also a part of the unit.

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tall tales, folktales, canals, steamboats, the pony express

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barge, canal, cargo, pony express, steamboat, tall tale, social studies
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Grade
2nd
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Unit Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Instructional Strategy
Project-Based Learning
Year
2005
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