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Which subject	History
What topic	American westward expansion
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 5
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Lesson plan

Topic

American Westward Expansion

Objectives

1. Students will understand the causes and effects of westward expansion in the United States.
2. Students will identify key figures and events related to the American frontier.
3. Students will analyze the impact of expansion on Native American populations and the environment.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Maps of the United States during the 19th century
• Printed articles or excerpts about key events (e.g., the Oregon Trail, the Gold Rush)
• Projector for visuals (if available)
• Sticky notes for group activities

Grade/Age Group

Year/Grade 5

Subject

History

Class Size

20 students

National Curriculum Alignment

The lesson aligns with the U.S. History standards related to westward expansion, identifying historical events and their implications.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 min	Briefly introduce the topic of westward expansion and its importance. Engage students with a question: "What do you think motivated people to move west?"
2	Key Concepts	10 min	Present key concepts using maps and visuals, covering important events and figures. Discuss the Oregon Trail, Gold Rush, and their significance.
3	Group Activity	10 min	Divide students into small groups. Each group receives a different event or figure to discuss. They will summarize their findings on sticky notes.
4	Class Discussion	3 min	Regroup and share insights from each group's sticky notes. Facilitate a discussion on how these events affected various populations, including Native Americans.
5	Conclusion and Homework	2 min	Summarize key takeaways from the lesson. Assign homework: Each student will write a short essay (1 paragraph) about what they learned, focusing on one aspect of westward expansion.

Assessment

• Collect homework essays to assess understanding without requiring presentations.
• Monitor group discussions and participation during activities to gauge engagement.

Additional Notes

• Ensure to adapt the discussion to be inclusive and sensitive regarding the impact on Native American populations.
• Encourage students to ask questions during each segment to foster a deeper understanding of the material.

Lesson script