Moving On Over to the West

Students will be able to identify the causes for westward expansion and the civic and political motivations for westward expansion.

Resource ID#: 209056 Type: Lesson Plan

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Subject(s): Social Studies

Grade Level(s): 8

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Interactive Whiteboard, LCD Projector, Microsoft Office

Instructional Time: 45 Minute(s)

Keywords: Westward expansion, manifest destiny, Louisiana Purchase, Homestead Act, Indian Removal Act, Trail of Tears

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan

Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction, Writing to Learn, Cooperative Learning

Resource Collection: Summer 2023 Integrated Civics and Social Studies

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