Westward Expansion

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Eighth graders explore the components of the Westward Movement in the United States. Understanding the past and the linkages it has to the present is the intended goal of this seventeen day unit.

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the alamo, the texas revolution, pioneers, settlers, the mormon trail, the oregon trail

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alamo, mormon trail, oregon trail, pioneer, republic of texas, settlers, trappers, social studies

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Resource Details

Grade

8th

Subjects

Social Studies & History

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Resource Type

Lesson Plans

Audience

For Teacher Use

Duration

21 days

Instructional Strategies

Project-Based Learning

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Year

2006

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