Westward journey westward journey westward journey westward journey. Americas westward expansion and the road to the civil war woodworth, steven e. I find lyrics on the internet and put them in a word document for my students to put in their lyrics notebooks. In light of the covid19 crisis, and the many disruptions it has caused or will cause to our kids education, i am offering subscriptions to the upgraded site. Next up in our study of american history for kids we are learning about the westward expansion.
Westward expansion before the civil war core knowledge. Learners will identify several important and meaningful words associated with their assigned letter. Plus we completed some westward expansion worksheets, matched animal trails to the north american animals, and did some mapping exercises. Students are to read chapter 9 section 2, chapter 10 section 2, chapter 12 section 1, and chapter 12 section 4 to learn about how the united states expanded west. Completed page of abc book complete with required elements. Westward expansion guided reading this packet is for students who are struggling to learn the facts and concepts of westward expansion. Land to the west had less demand and as a result was much less pricey. Westward expansion provides me with wonderful period music. It came in on time and was a great resource to have. Access 3 different reading levels perfect for grades 38. Westward expansion timeline for kids american historama. Lewis and clark for kids activities, worksheets, and more. Fifth graders read a book written by laura ingalls wilder to examine the hardships that were endured by pioneers traveling during the westward expansion of the us. Students must analyze the painting and describe at least four symbols of westward expansion as expressed in the painting.
Westward journey is a charming story that gives insight into the perilous lives of the brave pioneers who left the safety and familiarity of home to. History westward expansion bandana a square piece of cloth that cowboys used to cover their face from dust or to keep the back of their neck from getting sunburned. These are key terms in our westward expansion unit. Matthew martinez 4 a andrew jackson 7th president of the united states18291839 he was a staunch champion of states rights against federalism, and his administration was marked by expansion in texas, wars with the indians and his rejection of the bank of the united states. Americas westward expansion and the road to the civil war. Westward expansion interactive notebook activities splash. By the midnineteenth century the american colonists population had grew immensely in size and traveled as far as texas. The story of the united states has always been one of westward expansion, beginning along the east coast and continuing, often by leaps and bounds, until it reached the pacificwhat theodore roosevelt described as the great leap westward. Oregon trail project this fun and engaging project asks students to work in groups to create an abc book about the oregon trail and westward expansion. This abridgment and revision of billington and martin ridges fifth edition, with a new introduction and additional scholarship by ridge. Learners will identify several important and meaningful words associated with their assigned letter from their research, write a wellwritten pa. The nuggets found in the american river near sacramento by james marshall in 1848 spurned the rush of some halfmillion people in search of instant wealth. Sara jatcko, terra foundation for american art kelly naughton, chicago public schools charlotte ross, newberry library with contributions from. Boomtown during the gold rush, towns would spring up almost overnight at places where gold was discovered.
Cowboys would often have to bust or train a bronco in order for it to take a rider. I take each groups abc book and create a small hand held version that they can each. Westward expansion wagon project for oregon trail unit westward expansion covered wagon project is the perfect way to introduce and teach an oregon trail unit to 3rd grade, 4th grade or 5th grade. Your job is to describe the connection and give important information abo. Each of the following alphabetical words is connected somehow to the westward expansion. Along with each book you can find free teaching resources, such as lesson plans, extension activities, book talks and discussion questions at. This packet is for students who are struggling to learn the facts and concepts of westward expansion. When it appeared in 1949, the first edition of ray allen billingtons westward expansion set a new standard for scholarship in western american history, and the book s reputation among historians, scholars, and students grew through four subsequent editions.
Commonlit text sets westward expansion free reading. Each 1,700 to 2,300word essay is presented in alphabetical. Westward movement, the populating by europeans of the land within the continental boundaries of the mainland united states, a process that began shortly. Our free westward expansion history unit has everything you need to make history come alive for your elementary age kids. As a gift, i take each groups abc book and create a small hand held version that they can each take home and share with their families. On the contrary, as one historian writes, in the six. The westward movement and childrens literature carol hurst. Westward expansion unites and divides the united states throughout the history of the united states, various forces have worked to unify the country while, at the same time, other forces have worked to divide the country. Explain that westward expansion meant displacement of native. When it appeared in 1949, the first edition of ray allen billingtons westward expansion set a new standard for scholarship in western american history, and the books.
We wish to thank the following researchers for their invaluable input. The westward expansion abc booklet the following project may. Each page should feature one letter of the alphabet, have a summary explaining the word or eventitemperson for which the letter stands, and a very colorful illustration. The country was so vast, of course, that one or a hundred or a thousand men could have very little effect. The nuggets found in the american river near sacramento by james.
Streams to the river, river to the sea by scott odell, across the wide and lonesome prairie. I look for music that would have been popular between 18501880. From gun slingers, bank robbers, and cowboys to presidents, soldiers and native american leaders, westward expansion. Westward expansion and regional differences learning materials. Access thousands of highquality, free k12 articles, and create online assignments with them for your students. Examining this tension between unity and division help us learn about the history of the country.
Teach the westward expansion through the alphabet with this a to z vocabulary book. I would suggest it to anyone who wants to learn more about westward expansion on an elementary school level. Each page will have a letter, colorful illustration, a definition for the word either from the glossary, a cited internet resource, or a dictionary, and the. Ten westward expansion lessons in this packed 317 page american history resource feature nonfiction informational text balanced with a mix of engaging handson activities, and interactive notebook assignments exploring the louisiana purchase, lewis and clark expedition, gold rush, famous trails west, and conflicts such as the texas revolution and mexican war. The oregon trail this week students learned about the dangerous oregon trail and painted it on our dried salt dough map. Learn about 28 colorful characters who made their marks in western history. Trademarks and trade names are shown in this book strictly for illustrative and. Great job and i hope you continue to create these wonderful books. This printable page requires students to analyze the famous portrait of columbia known as american progress and painted by john gast the spirit of westward expansion. Francis parkman, whose landmark book the conspiracy of pontiac was published in 1851. We are taking a 3 week birds eye view of 1783 to 1898 ending when hawaii joined the united states. Westward expansion throughout the 1800s, americans pushed ever westward in the search of prosperity and the american dream.
Great book where did you find all of your information you need to make more of these story jumper books. Most have never heard of westward expansion before let alone manifest destiny, oregon trail, or wagon train. As a student teacher i needed this book for a unit on westward expansion. We made our own model of a covered wagon and learned how hard life was for settlers traveling west. It was a time of growth and adventure for settlers, and loss for most american indians. I find lyrics on the internet and put them in a word document for. A new history was developed by the choices for the 21st century education program with the assistance of the research staff at the watson institute for international studies, scholars at brown university, and other experts in the field. Map of westward expansion of the united states unit 7 performancebased assessment resources copy of unit 7 performance based assessment copy of unit 7 performance based assessment rubric links to website for ken burns the west empire upon the trails speck of the future death runs riot the grandest enterprise under god videos. Study 31 terms westward expansion vocabulary flashcards.
The westward expansion a to z book by learning with lindsey tpt. The california gold rush was a major factor in expansion west of the mississippi. There is so much more to the wild west than just cowboys, indians, covered wagons, and dust bowls. Learners will identify several important and meaningful words associated with their assigned letter from their research, write a. Biographies paints a fascinating picture of the wild west through the eventful accounts of the people who lived in these interesting times. Westward expansion milestones in american history book online at best prices in india on. I add a few cowboy songs and i end up with a great list that my students love. The westward expansion a to z book by learning with.
Westward expansion timeline for kids james polk was the 11th american president who served in office from march 4, 1845 to march 4, 1849. Created by scholastic teacher consultant michelle higgins, an elementary school teacher in new jersey. Takes readers on an amazing journey to a fascinating time in u. Gain instant access to this beautifully designed unit on westward expansion, where kids will learn all about the united states in 1815, trails west, the race to california, and more. Westward expansion unites and divides the united states. Native americans and westward expansion core knowledge.
Students will learn all about westward expansion while building a covered wagon and doing other interactive activities. Using the notes you have gathered during your webquest as well as your social studies text book, you will create an abc book of facts and knowledge you have learned about western expansion. X, young brigham, z after joseph smith was murdered, brigham young took over as head of the mormons he decided that the mormons should move to escape persecution and find religious. The westward expansion abc booklet the following project may be completed at home andor at school and will count as a social studies test grade. Westward expansion abc book by kasia paszek on prezi. Every letter of the alphabet must be used unless otherwise stated. Amazon this is a great story through which the native american culture during the westward expansion of the united states is realistically and sympathetically portrayed. Westward expansion lexile find a book metametrics inc. Locomotive by brian floca, jessie and james by jennifer beckstrand, ballots for belva.
Another option is to create an abc book where students. Manifest destiny was a widely held belief in the 19thcentury united states that its settlers were. Your job is to describe the connection and give important information about the vocabulary word. Students should be able to identify and explain the importance of historical experience and geographic, social, and economic factors that have helped to shape american society.
This section contain numerous interactive maps, prompts, online activities, printable activities, and historical accounts related to westward expansion. Find this book add to reading list series true books. Historical fiction, 1,600 words, level y grade 5, lexile 990l. After the war of 1812 much of americas attention turned to exploration and settlement of its territory to the west, which had been greatly enlarged by the louisiana purchase. Our interactive westward expansion unit is a ten lesson program. This is the question my kiddos always ask when i tell them what our next unit of study will be.
Westward expansion interactive notebook activities. Create an abc booklet that tells the story of americas westward expansion between 1801 and 1861, include main events, inventions, and important people. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. In this lesson students analyze a map, artworks, informational texts, and primary sources that present different perspectives on manifest destiny and the westward expansion of settlers and miners into. A to z encyclopedia of westward expansion by kennedy simpson. Our goal is a curriculum that you can use the very first day you purchase our materials. Oregon trail alphabet book project for westward expansion unit.
This complete westward expansion resource has everything you need to teach a fun and highly engaging unit about the westward movement. Oregon trail alphabet book project for westward expansion unit tpt. A to z encyclopedia of westward expansion by kennedy. X, young brigham, z after joseph smith was murdered, brigham young took over as head of the mormons he decided that the mormons should move to escape persecution and find religious freedom young guided the mormons to. Oregon trail alphabet book project for westward expansion. Improve your students reading comprehension with readworks. The true story of a womans race for the presidency hardcover by.
Westward expansion for kids covers 1783 to 1898 just after hawaii joins the usa so make sure you see our civil war for kids unit to get that important piece of history that deserves a study all of its own. During his tenure, americas territory grew by more than onethird and extended across the continent for the first time. Popular westward expansion books goodreads share book. Nussbaum history westward expansion activities activities. When it appeared in 1949, the first edition of ray allen billingtons westward expansion set a new standard for scholarship in western american history, and the books reputation among historians, scholars, and students grew through four subsequent editions. He believed that the expansion of the united states would happen without the direction of the. Newsela is an instructional content platform that supercharges reading engagement and learning in every subject. Dont forget to give your book a decorative cover including your name and the title of the book. It was a time of growth and adventure for settlers, and loss for. Westward expansion although people had begun to move westward almost from the beginnings of european settlement in america, the era of westward expansion began in earnest in the mid19th century. In 1803, the louisiana purchase doubled the size of the united states and opened a vast new territory for settlement. That westward expansion was greatly aided by the completion of the transcontinental railroad in 1869, and passage of the homestead act in 1862. The westward expansion of the united states is one of the defining themes of 19thcentury american history, but it is not just the story of jeffersons expanding empire of liberty.
Westward expansion and regional differences image galleries these include photographs and illustrations from the period. Westward journey is a charming story that gives insight into the perilous lives of the brave pioneers who left the safety and familiarity of home to find a better life in the west. One of the important events during his presidency was the notion of the manifest destiny of the united states and the continuance of the westward expansion. Westward expansion november 1, 2015 march 5, 2016 christy simon leave a comment. Westward expansion interactive notebook unit splash.
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