This week we will continue learning about westward expansion and Manifest Destiny and then focus our exploration on the varied cultural groups of the west.
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
Chapter 16
territories
Manifest Destiny
annex
reservations
expeditions
defenders
boundary
cession
Chapter 17
pioneers
Mormons
Forty-Niners (note capitalization!)
Chinese immigrants
Mexicanos
Nez Perce
ranchos
claims
transcontinental
missionaries
yokes
MONDAY
• Review for chapter 16 test (concepts and vocabulary)
ASSIGNMENT: Study
TUESDAY
• Chapter 16 test
• States test
WEDNESDAY
• Review History Learning Targets
• Examine and discuss related concepts and vocabulary
• Read and discuss History Alive!, sections 17.1 and 17.2
• Read and discuss History Alive!, sections 17.1 and 17.2
THURSDAY
• Review
• Review
• Read and discuss History Alive! 17.3 and 17.4
ASSIGNMENT: Complete ISN activity 17.3 and 17.4
FRIDAY
• Review
• Read and discuss History Alive! 17.5 and 17.6
ASSIGNMENT: Complete ISN activity 17.5 and 17.6
