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Which subject	History
What topic	Westward expansion
What length (min)	30
What age group	Doesn't matter
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Number of slides	5
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan

Topic

Westward Expansion

Objectives

Understand the key events and motivations behind the westward expansion of the United States.
Analyze the impact of westward expansion on different groups, including Native Americans and settlers.
Evaluate the social, economic, and political implications of westward expansion.

Materials

Whiteboard and markers
Projector and screen
PowerPoint presentation on Westward Expansion
Handouts summarizing key events and figures
Maps illustrating westward expansion routes
Access to articles or videos for supplementary materials

Grade/Age Group

Applicable for middle school and high school students (grades 6-12)

Subject

History

Class Size

20 students

Lesson Length

30 minutes

National Curriculum Alignment

The lesson corresponds to national history standards, focusing on understanding American history and the context of significant events.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 min	Briefly introduce the topic of Westward Expansion. Ask students what they already know.
2	Key Events Overview	10 min	Present key events such as the Louisiana Purchase, the Oregon Trail, and the California Gold Rush using a PowerPoint presentation.
3	Discussion	5 min	Facilitate a discussion about the motivations for westward expansion and its effects on Native Americans and settlers.
4	Group Activity	5 min	Divide students into small groups to analyze provided handouts on different perspectives (Native Americans, settlers).
5	Conclusion	3 min	Summarize the key points of the lesson and answer any lingering questions.
6	Homework Assignment	2 min	Assign students to write a short paragraph on what they believe was the most significant impact of westward expansion, to be submitted electronically.

Homework Check

Homework will be collected and reviewed at the beginning of the next class without requiring any student to present it. Feedback will be provided in written form.