Westward Expansion
Layered Curriculum
Below are 3 sections (or layers) that will help you more deeply understand Westward Expansion. Start with Section 1, "C" Layer, and complete that layer before going to the next sections.
Section 1. "C" Layer
70 points, must be completed before moving to the next section
Complete at least one activity in each of the 5 sections.
You may do more than 70 points worth of research, but your grade will only include up to 70 pts. from this section.
Goal of Section 1. "C" Layer: Acquire Basic Knowledge
70 points, must be completed before moving to the next section
Complete at least one activity in each of the 5 sections.
You may do more than 70 points worth of research, but your grade will only include up to 70 pts. from this section.
Goal of Section 1. "C" Layer: Acquire Basic Knowledge
Why Move West?
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Preparing For & Life On
The Oregon Trail
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Native American First Interactions with Settlers
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Gold Fever! (You may only do one activity per source.)
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Immigrants
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Section 2. "B" Layer
Problem Solving Experiment
Complete for 15 points
Goals of Section 2 "B" Layer:
Have you done some original thinking?
Have you processed information and then applied it in a creative way?
Problem Solving Experiment
Complete for 15 points
Goals of Section 2 "B" Layer:
Have you done some original thinking?
Have you processed information and then applied it in a creative way?
The purpose of the "B" layer is for students to apply what they have learned. This layer requires a more complex kind of thinking.
As you complete your "C" Layer of study you will be formed into "B" Layer study groups of 3 or 4 students. Your group will create a TIME CAPSULE.
Pretend you have traveled the Oregon Trail and went to the American West sometime between 1840-1870. Your experience was something you want to document for people in the future to learn about. As a group, brainstorm 6-8 items you could put in the time capsule. Your hope is that your great, great, great grandchildren in the future will open this time capsule and better understand your life.
Create 6-8 items and place them in a "time capsule". You must add one object to represent each of the 5 areas studied in the "C" Layer.
(Suggestions: write a song/poem with lyrics that teach, make a mini cook book with recipes ideas for travel on the Oregon Trail, a copy of a letter you wrote home about your friendly interaction with a Native American, items from every day life, items that document current events...)
The website timecapsule.com will give you ideas of what people might put in a modern time capsule. Can you convert some of their ideas to a time capsule for the 1800's? http://www.timecapsule.com/ideas-checklist-what-to-put-in-a-time-capsule/
As you complete your "C" Layer of study you will be formed into "B" Layer study groups of 3 or 4 students. Your group will create a TIME CAPSULE.
Pretend you have traveled the Oregon Trail and went to the American West sometime between 1840-1870. Your experience was something you want to document for people in the future to learn about. As a group, brainstorm 6-8 items you could put in the time capsule. Your hope is that your great, great, great grandchildren in the future will open this time capsule and better understand your life.
Create 6-8 items and place them in a "time capsule". You must add one object to represent each of the 5 areas studied in the "C" Layer.
(Suggestions: write a song/poem with lyrics that teach, make a mini cook book with recipes ideas for travel on the Oregon Trail, a copy of a letter you wrote home about your friendly interaction with a Native American, items from every day life, items that document current events...)
The website timecapsule.com will give you ideas of what people might put in a modern time capsule. Can you convert some of their ideas to a time capsule for the 1800's? http://www.timecapsule.com/ideas-checklist-what-to-put-in-a-time-capsule/
Click into the Library of Congress to read actual newspapers from this time period.
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Section 3. "A" Layer
Critical Thinking and Analyzing of a Current or Significant Issue
25 points possible
- You will research current facts or expert information and then use that research to form an opinion.
- Choose an essential question from the list below.
- Sources for each of these questions are provided below, or you may research your own reputable sources.
- After reading and researching your issue (using at least 3 resources), form an opinion of your own.
- Write two good paragraphs (8-12 sentences) defending your position.
- You are free to share your own opinion, as long as you use evidence to support your thoughts.
- Use the template below to organize your research.
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What is the “pioneer spirit”, and how do people show pioneer spirit today?What is a Pioneer?
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pioneer_spirit.pdf | |
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Why do people take risks? How is risk taking relevant to westward expansion?
10_benefits_of_taking_risks.pdf | |
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why_we_take_risks.pdf | |
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modern_day_risk_taker.pdf | |
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What is "social intelligence"? How could better social intelligence have prevented war with settlers and Native Americans?
What is Social Intelligence?
Read this article and consider how social intelligence might have changed the past.
Read this article and consider how social intelligence might have changed the past.
Can social intelligence help prevent war?
http://www.legendsofamerica.com/na-bannockwar.html
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