Firchau: Social Studies (Week of April 16)

This week we will learn about westward expansion and Manifest Destiny.

LEARNING TARGETS

Chronology

I can …

create time lines and identify possible relationships between events.

Settlement

I can …

... explain how American Indians settled the continent and why different nations of Indians interacted with their environment in different ways.

... explain why European countries explored and colonized North America.

... describe the lasting effects of Spanish, French and English colonization in North America including cultural patterns evident today such as language, food, traditions and architecture.

... explain how the United States became independent from Great Britain.

Growth

I can …

... explain the impact of settlement, industrialization and transportation on the expansion of the United States.

People in Societies

Cultures

I can …

... compare the cultural practices and products of diverse groups in North America including:

a. Artistic expressions;

b. Religion;

c. Language;

d. Food;

e. Clothing;

f. Shelter

VOCABULARY/CONCEPTS

territories
Manifest Destiny
annex
reservations
expeditions
defenders
boundary
cession

MONDAY

• Discuss the concept of Manifest Destiny

• Read History Alive! 16.1, 16.2, and 16.3, and discuss

ASSIGNMENT: Notes and vocabulary (see above), complete ISN activity 16.2 and 16.3

TUESDAY

• Review Manifest Destiny and the Louisiana Purchase and discuss how they impacted the Lewis and Clark Expedition
• Read and discuss History Alive! 16.4
• View Lewis & Clark: Great Journey West

ASSIGNMENT: Complete ISN activity 16.4

WEDNESDAY

• Review Lewis and Clark Expedition

• Read and discuss History Alive! 16.5 and 16.6
ASSIGNMENT: Complete ISN activity 16.5 and 16.6

THURSDAY

• Read and discuss History Alive! 16.7 and 16.8
ASSIGNMENT: Complete ISN activity 16.7 and 16.8

FRIDAY
TBD

ASSIGNMENT: