Lesson Plan

Westward Expansion and the Frontier

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Students explore U.S. history by researching a historic map. In this westward expansion instructional activity, students discuss the mystery of the western U.S. in the early 1800's and the impact expansion had on Native Americans and agriculture. Students examine a railroad map of the 1870's and observe photographs from the era before answering study questions.

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Resource Details
Grade
6th - 9th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Duration
3 hrs
Instructional Strategies
Skills Practice
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