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Teaching Westward Expansion and the Pioneers

Westward expansion is such an interesting topic for students. The idea of traveling across the country on foot for months is something that many students cannot imagine. How Can We Make This Unit Even More Fun? Acting out the pioneers experiences and using interactive notebooks are both helpful. Add replicas and other items inside of a box for students to explore. They can write about their findings and "touch" the past. Interactive notebooks are also fun.Click here to access a westward…

Lewis and Clark for Kids - Activities, Worksheets, and more

Learn about Lewis and Clark for kids with free worksheets, animal tracks game, DIY Moccasin activity, and more! Saddle up go back in time to 1783.

Bring westward expansion history to life for your kids with these fun and engaging videos! These videos make a fun addition to any lessons, activities, or projects! #5thGrade #MiddleSchool

Bring westward expansion history to life for your kids with these fun and engaging videos! These videos make a fun addition to any lessons, activities, or projects! #5thGrade #MiddleSchool

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Test out your students puzzle decoding skills with this Lewis and Clark Task Cards Puzzle Breakout. This activity gets students out of their seat and moving around the room in upper elementary and middle school. #LewisandClark #ThinkTank #USHistory #HomeSchool #Breakout #7thgrade #5thgrade #6thgrade #TaskCards #MiddleSchool #UpperElementary #TeachersPayTeachers
This Westward Expansion lesson and activity set for 4th grade and 5th grade social studies (SS4H3c) is packed with ready-to-use resources, including a teaching PowerPoint, guided notes, and student activities for westward expansion. Topics include: Louisiana Purchase, Lewis and Clark Expedition, Texas Independence, Oregon Trail, and California Gold Rush, all explained at the upper elementary social studies level! Notes and student activities can be printed or used digitally!
Tie your Westward Expansion unit together in a Lap Book with centers! Lap Books engage students and help them organize information from an era or unit. This resource provides both a graphic organizer and content readings to create centers for your entire unit.
Articles of Confederation Puzzle Stations Breakout - Civics and Government - Upper Elementary